About William Wallis
Lived 1878 – 1939 (aged 60). William Wallis was a British cricketer.
William Alfred Wallis (14 December 1878 — 12 November 1939) was an English cricketer who played for Derbyshire during the 1906 season.
Wallis was born in Long Eaton, Derbyshire the son of William Wallis and his wife Emma. His father was a lace manufacturer with the firm of Wallis and Sons
Wallis made his first and only first-class appearance for Derbyshire in May 1906 against Marylebone Cricket Club. Wallis was bowled out in his first innings on 6 by Walter Mead, and in the second on 11 by Alec Hearne. He was a right-handed batsman, and made one catch in the outfield.
Wallis died in Wilsthorpe at the age of 50.
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Who was William Wallis?
English cricketer (1878-1939)
When was William Wallis born?
William Wallis was born on 14 December 1878.
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William Wallis died on 12 November 1939.
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William Wallis was a cricketer.
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William Wallis was British.
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· DBpedia: William Wallis (cricketer)
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