About William Strydom
Lived 1942 – 1995 (aged 52). William Strydom was a South African cricketer.
William Thomas Strydom (21 March 1942 – 20 February 1995) was a South African first-class cricketer who played with Orange Free State in the Currie Cup from 1961 to 1981.
A right-arm medium pace bowler, Strydom was one of four brothers to play first-class cricket for Orange Free State. He had his best season in 1976–77 when he took 29 wickets at 22.75. This led to his selection as one of the winners of the South African Cricket Annual Cricketer of the Year award in 1977. His best first-class figures were 5 for 52 against Griqualand West in 1978–79.
Strydom was shot and killed in 1995 during a robbery at his business premises at Pietermaritzburg.
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Who was William Strydom?
South African cricketer (1942-1995)
When was William Strydom born?
William Strydom was born on 21 March 1942 in Bloemfontein.
When did William Strydom die?
William Strydom died on 20 February 1995 in Pietermaritzburg.
What was William Strydom's occupation?
William Strydom was a cricketer.
What nationality was William Strydom?
William Strydom was South African.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Strydom. https://biography.guide/william-strydom/
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