Bill Brockwell
English cricketer (1865-1935) · United Kingdom · On the map · Athletes · Died at 70
William Brockwell was an English cricketer. Although primarily remembered as a batsman, he began his career as a fast-medium bowler. With George Lohmann, Tom Richardson and William Lockwood carrying all before them, Brockwell had few opportunities until they declined.
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W. G. Grace Teammate at England cricket team, 1893-1899
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Martin Hawke, 7th Baron Hawke Teammate at England cricket team, 1896-1899
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However, from 1897 onwards, he was a very useful bowler and took 105 wickets in the 1899 season when Richardson was out of form and Lockwood never fully fit. Even in 1902, he took six for 37 on an excellent pitch in the last match of the season against Warwickshire.
