William Hodson (cricketer, born 1841)

William Hodson (24 January 1841 – 15 May 1896) was an English cricketer. Hodson's batting and bowling styles are unknown. He was born at Cocking, Sussex.

William Hodson
Personal information
Full nameWilliam Hodson
Born(1841-01-24)24 January 1841
Cocking, Sussex, England
Died18 May 1896(1896-05-18) (aged 55)
Preston Park, Sussex, England
BattingUnknown
BowlingUnknown
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
1860–1863Sussex
Career statistics
Competition First-class
Matches 15
Runs scored 496
Batting average 21.56
100s/50s –/1
Top score 50
Balls bowled 36
Wickets –
Bowling average –
5 wickets in innings –
10 wickets in match –
Best bowling –
Catches/stumpings –/–
Source: Cricinfo, 6 January 2012

Hodson made his first-class debut for Sussex against Kent in 1860. He made thirteen further first-class appearances for the county, the last of which came against the Marylebone Cricket Club in 1863.[1] In his fourteen first-class matches for Sussex, he scored 450 runs at an average of 20.45, with a high score of 50.[2] This score was his only half century and came against Kent in 1863.[3] He also made a single first-class appearance for the Gentlemen of the South against the Players of Surrey in 1863.[1]

He died at Preston Park, Sussex on 15 May 1896.

References
  1. "First-Class Matches played by William Hodson". CricketArchive. Retrieved 6 January 2012.
  2. "First-class Batting and Fielding For Each Team by William Hodson". CricketArchive. Retrieved 6 January 2012.
  3. "Sussex v Kent, 1863". CricketArchive. Retrieved 6 January 2012.
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