William Tennent (sportsman)
English cricketer
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
William Middleton Tennent (6 October 1845 – 5 July 1883) was an English athlete and cricketer who played for Lancashire County Cricket Club.
Born6 October 1845
Hobart, Australia
Died5 July 1883 (aged 37)
Hastings, East Sussex, England
SportCricket
Athletics
Athletics
Event
100 yards/120 yards hurdles| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 6 October 1845 Hobart, Australia |
| Died | 5 July 1883 (aged 37) Hastings, East Sussex, England |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Cricket Athletics |
Event | 100 yards/120 yards hurdles |
| Club | Lancashire County Cricket Club Amateur Athletic Club (London) |
Biography
He was born in Hobart and died in Hastings. He appeared in one first-class match during 1867, scoring three runs for Lancashire CCC.[1]
Tennent was a significant athlete, becoming the British 100 yards champion and British 120 yards hurdles champion in 1868, after winning two AAC Championships title at the 1868 AAC Championships.[2][3]
