About William Mercer
Lived 1922 – 1989 (aged 66). William Mercer was a British cricketer.
William Norman Mercer (30 May 1922 – 11 April 1989) was an English cricketer active from 1942 to 1956 who played for Sussex. He was born in Prescot, Lancashire and died in Brighton. He appeared in three first-class matches as a righthanded batsman who bowled leg break and googly. He scored 40 runs with a highest score of 24 and took six wickets with a best performance of three for 31.
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Who was William Mercer?
English cricketer active from 1942 to 1956
When was William Mercer born?
William Mercer was born on 30 May 1922.
When did William Mercer die?
William Mercer died on 11 April 1989.
What was William Mercer's occupation?
William Mercer was a cricketer.
What nationality was William Mercer?
William Mercer was British.
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· DBpedia: William Mercer (cricketer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Mercer. https://biography.guide/william-mercer-cricketer/
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