William Creese
South African cricket umpire (1870–1918)
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William Creese (15 January 1870 – 23 October 1918) was a South African cricket umpire. He stood in one Test match, South Africa vs. Australia, in 1902.[1] He was killed in action during World War I.[2] His son was the cricketer Len Creese.[3]
Fullname
William Henry Creese
Born15 January 1870
Usk, Monmouthshire, Wales
Usk, Monmouthshire, Wales
Died23 October 1918 (aged 48)
Belgium
Belgium
Testsumpired1 (1902)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | William Henry Creese |
| Born | 15 January 1870 Usk, Monmouthshire, Wales |
| Died | 23 October 1918 (aged 48) Belgium |
| Umpiring information | |
| Tests umpired | 1 (1902) |
Source: Cricinfo, 5 July 2013 | |
