About William Hurd
Lived 1908 – 1992 (aged 83). William Hurd was a British cricketer.
William Sydney Hurd (10 September 1908 – May 1992) was an English cricketer. Hurd's batting and bowling styles are unknown. He was born at Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire.
Hurd made his first-class debut for Leicestershire against Kent in the 1932 County Championship. He made two further first-class appearances for the county, against Oxford University in 1932 and Worcestershire in the 1934 County Championship. He scored just 7 runs in his three matches, at an average of 1.75, with a high score of 5.
He died at Abingdon, Oxfordshire, in May 1992.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped William Hurd's
Frequently asked questions
Who was William Hurd?
English cricketer (1908-1992)
When was William Hurd born?
William Hurd was born on 10 September 1908 in Ashby-de-la-Zouch.
When did William Hurd die?
William Hurd died on 1 May 1992 in Abingdon-on-Thames.
What was William Hurd's occupation?
William Hurd was a cricketer.
What nationality was William Hurd?
William Hurd was British.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Hurd. https://biography.guide/william-hurd/
MLA: "William Hurd." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/william-hurd/.
Chicago: "William Hurd." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/william-hurd/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:18 UTC