Billy Williams (sportsman)

William Williams (12 April 1861 – 14 April 1951(1951-04-14) (aged 90)) was an English first-class cricketer active 1885–1902 who played for Middlesex and Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC). He was born in Notting Hill and died in Hampton Wick. He played in 38 first-class matches as a right-handed batsman, scoring 465 runs with a highest score of 40; as a right-arm leg break bowler, taking 63 wickets with a best performance of seven for 38; and as an occasional wicketkeeper, holding 32 catches and completing four stumpings.[1]

Williams was also involved in rugby union. He played 50 matches for Harlequins and then became an administrator and international match referee.[2][3] In 1907, he purchased Twickenham, originally a cabbage patch, for England rugby's governing body the Rugby Football Union (RFU).[1]

References
  1. Billy Williams at CricketArchive
  2. "Williams, William". The Exploring 20th century London Project. Retrieved 3 March 2017.
  3. "The Big Stoop: A home away from home". Harlequin FC. 24 November 2016. Retrieved 3 March 2017.
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