William Shotton

William Shotton

William Shotton was a first class cricketer who played 2 matches for Yorkshire County Cricket Club against Kent in 1864 and Gloucestershire in 1874.

A right handed batsman, he scored 13 runs at 3.25, with a best of 7 against Kent. His right arm round arm medium bowling was not called upon.

He was born on December 1, 1840 in Lascelles Hall, Huddersfield and died on May 26, 1909 in Kirkheaton, Yorkshire. His father in law, Luke Greenwood, played 69 games for Yorkshire.

References

* [http://content-www.cricinfo.com/england/content/player/20748.html Cricinfo Profile]

* [http://www.cricketarchive.com/Archive/Players/32/32750/32750.html Cricket Archive Statistics]


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