About William Nichol
Lived 1912 – 1973 (aged 60). William Nichol was a British cricketer.
William Nichol (3 December 1912 – 1 June 1973) was a Scottish cricketer.
Nichol was an all-rounder made two centuries for Scotland, the first an unbeaten 139 against Warwickshire in May 1951 and the other an even hundred against Ireland a couple of months later. His best bowling performance came against the Irish three years prior, taking 7 for 39 and 5 for 39 at Glasgow
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Frequently asked questions
Who was William Nichol?
Scottish cricketer (1912-1973)
When was William Nichol born?
William Nichol was born on 3 December 1912.
When did William Nichol die?
William Nichol died on 1 June 1973.
What was William Nichol's occupation?
William Nichol was a cricketer.
What nationality was William Nichol?
William Nichol was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: William Nichol (cricketer)
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