About William Norris
Lived 1908 – 1988 (aged 80). William Norris was a New Zealand cricketer.
William Edward "Red" Norris (7 April 1908 – 17 October 1988) was a New Zealand cricketer. He played in five first-class matches for Wellington from 1940 to 1943.
Norris played Hawke Cup cricket for Manawatu from 1926 to 1947, scoring 1242 runs at an average of 22.58 in 42 challenge matches. He captained Manawatu when they won the title from Taranaki in December 1934. He held the run-scoring record for his club, Palmerston, until 2020, with 7,018 runs.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was William Norris?
New Zealand cricketer (1908-1988)
When was William Norris born?
William Norris was born on 7 April 1908 in Palmerston North.
When did William Norris die?
William Norris died on 17 October 1988 in Palmerston North.
What was William Norris's occupation?
William Norris was a cricketer.
What nationality was William Norris?
William Norris was New Zealand.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: William Norris (Wellington cricketer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Norris. https://biography.guide/william-norris-cricketer/
MLA: "William Norris." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/william-norris-cricketer/.
Chicago: "William Norris." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/william-norris-cricketer/.
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