About William Pilch
Lived 1794 – 1866 (aged 71). William Pilch was a British cricketer.
William Pilch (4 November 1794 – 4 September 1866) was an English cricketer who played for Norfolk from 1820 to 1836. He was the elder brother of Fuller Pilch. Pilch is recorded in eight matches, totalling 87 runs with a highest score of 30, holding 3 catches and taking 38 wickets with a best performance of 7 wickets in one innings.
He died at an inn in Sheffield, of 'mortification of the big toe'.
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Who was William Pilch?
English cricketer (1794-1866)
When was William Pilch born?
William Pilch was born on 4 November 1794 in Horningtoft.
When did William Pilch die?
William Pilch died on 4 September 1866 in Sheffield.
What was William Pilch's occupation?
William Pilch was a cricketer.
What nationality was William Pilch?
William Pilch was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: William Pilch (cricketer, born 1794)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Pilch. https://biography.guide/william-pilch/
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