Frank Williams (cricketer)

Frank Williams (1876 17 July 1946) was a New Zealand cricketer. He played 26 first-class matches as a wicket-keeper for Otago between 1898 and 1909.[1]

Frank Williams
Frank Williams in 1930
Personal information
Born1876
Bath, Somerset, England
Died17 July 1946 (aged 6970)
Dunedin, New Zealand
RoleWicketkeeper
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
1898-99 to 1908-09Otago
Career statistics
Competition First-class
Matches 26
Runs scored 297
Batting average 8.25
100s/50s 0/0
Top score 39
Balls bowled 0
Wickets
Bowling average
5 wickets in innings
10 wickets in match
Best bowling
Catches/stumpings 32/16
Source: ESPNcricinfo, 21 August 2019

In the 1920s he was a first-class umpire.[2] He was also a selector for Otago cricket teams, and was one of the selectors who chose the New Zealand teams that toured England in 1927 and 1931.[3]

He worked as a tailor in Dunedin.[3]

See also

References

  1. "Frank Williams". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 28 May 2016.
  2. "Frank Williams as Umpire in First-Class Matches". CricketArchive. Retrieved 21 August 2019.
  3. "Mr Frank Williams". Otago Daily Times: 6. 17 July 1946.
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