About William Parkins
Lived 1925 – 1969 (aged 44). William Parkins was a British cricketer.
William Richard Parkins (20 August 1925 – 1 November 1969) was an English cricketer. Parkins was a right-handed batsman. He was born at Glenfield, Leicestershire.
Parkins made his first-class debut for Leicestershire against Cambridge University at Fenner's in 1950. He made four further first-class appearances in 1950, the last of which came against Worcestershire in the County Championship. In his five matches, he scored 125 runs at an average of 12.50, with a high score of 39.
He died at Leicester, Leicestershire on 1 November 1969.
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Who was William Parkins?
English cricketer (1925-1969)
When was William Parkins born?
William Parkins was born on 20 August 1925 in Glenfield.
When did William Parkins die?
William Parkins died on 1 November 1969 in Leicester.
What was William Parkins's occupation?
William Parkins was a cricketer.
What nationality was William Parkins?
William Parkins was British.
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