About William Humphrey
Lived 1843 – 1918 (aged 74). William Humphrey was a British cricketer.
William Humphrey (15 September 1843 — 24 February 1918) was an English first-class cricketer.
Humphrey was born at Mitcham in September 1843. In 1862, he was engaged at Southampton by Hampshire, where he remained for three seasons. In eight first-class matches, Humphrey scored 99 runs at an average of 7.61; with the ball, he took 6 wickets with best figures of 3 for 61. Thereafter in 1865, he was engaged at East Dereham or Swaffham, and played minor matches for Norfolk. Humphrey remained in Norfolk in later life, dying at Norwich in February 1918. His brothers, Richard, Thomas and John, all played first-class cricket.
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Who was William Humphrey?
English cricketer (1843-1918)
When was William Humphrey born?
William Humphrey was born on 15 September 1843 in Mitcham.
When did William Humphrey die?
William Humphrey died on 24 February 1918 in Norwich.
What was William Humphrey's occupation?
William Humphrey was a cricketer.
What nationality was William Humphrey?
William Humphrey was British.
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· DBpedia: William Humphrey (cricketer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Humphrey. https://biography.guide/william-humphrey-cricketer/
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