William Wilkinson (cricketer, born 1881)

William Herbert Wilkinson (12 March 1881 – 4 June 1961) was an English first-class cricketer,[1] who was also a footballer in the Football League First Division.

William Wilkinson
Personal information
Full nameWilliam Herbert Wilkinson
Born(1881-03-12)12 March 1881
Thorpe Hesley, Yorkshire, England
Died4 June 1961(1961-06-04) (aged 80)
Winson Green, Warwickshire, England
BattingLeft handed
BowlingLeft arm orthodox
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
1903-1910Yorkshire
Career statistics
Competition First Class
Matches 127
Runs scored 3912
Batting average 21.73
100s/50s 1/18
Top score 103
Balls bowled 1961
Wickets 31
Bowling average 31.32
5 wickets in innings –
10 wickets in match –
Best bowling 4/23
Catches/stumpings 93/–
Source: Cricket Archive, 29 December 2009
William Wilkinson
Personal information
Playing position(s) Wing half
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1901–1908 Sheffield United 56 (7)
1909 Bolton Wanderers – (–)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Cricket career

Born in Thorpe Hesley, Yorkshire, England, Wilkinson was a first-class cricketer who played 127 matches between 1903 and 1910.[1] He played for Yorkshire County Cricket Club from 1903 to 1910, and one match for the North of England in 1908.[1] He also played for the Yorkshire Second XI from 1902 to 1912, and for R. W. Frank's XI in 1906.[2][3]

A left-handed batsman, Wilkinson scored 3,912 runs at 21.73 with one century, a knock of 103 against Sussex. He took 31 wickets, bowling slow left arm orthodox spin, at 31.32,[1] with a best of 4 for 23 against Oxford University. He also took 4 for 27 against Sussex.[2]

Football career

Wilkinson played between 1901 and 1908 as an inside forward for Sheffield United. His brother, Bernard, also played for United and served as team captain.[4]

Death

Wilkinson died in Winson Green, Warwickshire, England, in June 1961, aged 80.

References
  1. Warner, David (2011). The Yorkshire County Cricket Club: 2011 Yearbook (113th ed.). Ilkley, Yorkshire: Great Northern Books. p. 382. ISBN 978-1-905080-85-4.
  2. "William Wilkinson". Cricinfo. Retrieved 29 December 2009.
  3. "William Wilkinson". cricketarchive.com. Retrieved 29 December 2009.
  4. allfootballers.com Retrieved 29 December 2009


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