William Napper

William Napper (24 August 1816 – 13 July 1897) was an English cricketer active in the 1840s and 1850s, making over sixty appearances. Born at Sparr Farm, Wisborough Green, Sussex, Napper was a left-handed batsman and right-arm roundarm slow bowler, who played for several cricket teams.

Career A travelling club cricketer throughout Sussex, Napper made his debut for Sussex against England in 1842 at Lillywhite's Ground, Brighton. His next appearance in cricket came in 1844 for Petworth against the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), while in that same season he played for a team of single players in the Married v Single fixture. With the ball, he took a total of 33 wickets at a bowling average of 17.00, with one five wicket haul which gave him best figures of 5/19. His career wickets were shared equally among the teams he represented, with his career best figures also coming for the Gentlemen of Surrey and Sussex.

He died at Brighton, Sussex on 13 July 1897. His brother, Edwin, also played. His father, John Laker Napper, was the owner of a cricket ground at Tisman's House, Rudgwick.