About William Shotton
Lived 1840 – 1909 (aged 68). William Shotton was a British cricketer.
William Shotton (1 December 1840 – 26 May 1909) was an English first-class cricketer, who played two matches for Yorkshire County Cricket Club against Kent in 1865, and Gloucestershire in 1874.
Born in Lascelles Hall, Huddersfield, Yorkshire, England, Shotton was a right-handed batsman, who scored 13 runs at 3.25, with a best score of 7 against Kent. His right arm round arm medium bowling was not called upon.
Shotton died in May 1909 in Kirkheaton, Yorkshire. His father in law, Luke Greenwood, played 69 games for Yorkshire.
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English county cricketer (1840-1909)
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William Shotton was born on 1 December 1840.
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William Shotton died on 26 May 1909.
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William Shotton was a cricketer.
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