About William Smith
Lived 1839 – 1897 (aged 57). William Smith was a British cricketer.
William Smith (1 November 1839 – 19 April 1897) was an English first-class cricketer, who played eleven matches for Yorkshire County Cricket Club from 1865 to 1874.
Born in Darlington, County Durham, England, Smith was a right-handed batsman, he scored 260 runs at an average of 16.25, with his best score of 90 against Lancashire in a Roses Match. He took eight catches in the field, but did not bowl.
Smith died in April 1897 in South Bank, Middlesbrough, Yorkshire.
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Who was William Smith?
English first-class cricketer (1839-1897)
When was William Smith born?
William Smith was born on 1 November 1839 in Darlington.
When did William Smith die?
William Smith died on 19 April 1897 in South Bank.
What was William Smith's occupation?
William Smith was a cricketer.
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William Smith was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: William Smith (cricketer, born 1839)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Smith. https://biography.guide/william-smith-cricketer/
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