William Deedes snr.

William Deedes (October 17, 1796 — November 30, 1862) was an English cricketer. He was born in Sandling Park and died in Belgravia.

Deedes made his debut first-class appearance in 1817 for the Old Wykehamists, in a team which also included future Kent player Benjamin Aislabie. Playing no further first-class cricket until 1821, he played for various Marylebone Cricket Club sides over the next four years.

Deedes made his debut against a county side playing for Hampshire against Sussex, a victim to the bowling of James Broadbridge on both occasions he was at the crease.

Now 29 years of age, he was to play just two further first-class matches within the following calendar year, his final first-class appearance coming as a tailender in a combined Hampshire and Surrey team against Sussex in 1826. He took seven stumpings and two catches in the match. Deedes' brother, John and son William also played first-class cricket.

External links

* [http://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Players/36/36681/36681.html William Deedes] at Cricket Archive