William Whitwell

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William Fry Whitwell was a first class cricketer who played 13 first class matches between 1890 and 1900, ten for Yorkshire County Cricket Club in 1890, two for Lord Hawke's XI in 1894 and one for the Gentlemen in 1900. He also played for Durham from 1895 to 1902 and was Durham Club Captain from 1893 to 1896. His brother, Joseph Whitwell played one match for Yorkshire and also played for and captained Durham.

A right arm fast bowler, he took 38 wickets at 17.94 with a best of 5 for 25 against the Philadelphians. He also took 5 wickets against Middlesex CCC. He scored 93 runs at 5.81 with a highest score of 26 against Cambridge University. He took 8 catches in the field.

He was born on December 12, 1867 in Stockton-on-Tees, County Durham and died on April 12, 1942 in Leazes Park, Newcastle upon Tyne.