About William Selby
William Selby was a British cricketer.
William Ward Selby (unknown – 29 January 1892) was an English cricketer. Selby's batting style is unknown. He was born at Nottingham, Nottinghamshire and was christened there on 6 April 1823.
Selby made a single first-class appearance for Nottinghamshire against Sussex County Cricket Club at Trent Bridge in 1848. He was dismissed for 28 runs in Nottinghamshire's first-innings by James Hodson, with the match ending as a draw.
He died at the city of his birth on 29 January 1892.
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Who was William Selby?
English cricketer
When was William Selby born?
William Selby was born in Nottingham.
When did William Selby die?
William Selby died on 29 January 1892 in England, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire.
What was William Selby's occupation?
William Selby was a cricketer.
What nationality was William Selby?
William Selby was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: William Selby (cricketer)
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