William Oates
Athlete
1852 – 1940
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Who was William Oates?
William Oates was an Irish first-class cricketer, who played in seven first-class matches for Yorkshire in 1874 and 1875. He became the first Irish-born cricketer to appear for Yorkshire.
He was born in Coolattin, Shillelagh, County Wicklow, Ireland. A right-handed batsman and wicket-keeper, he scored 34 runs in his seven matches, with a best score of 14 not out, for an average of 5.66. He also took five catches, and effected one stumping.
Oates died in Clifton Park, Rotherham, in December 1940, at the age of 88.
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