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William Henry Foulke, born at Dawley (Salop) on April 12, 1874, died in a private nursing-home in Sheffield on May 1. In 1900 he played in four matches for Derbyshire, making 65 runs with an average of 10.83, his highest innings being 53 v Essex at Leyton. He was the famous goalkeeper of Sheffield United, was 6ft 2½ins in height and very heavy --at least 25 stone - but always active.
Wisden Cricketers' Almanack
William Henry Foulke, born at Dawley (Salop) on April 12, 1874, died in a private nursing-home in Sheffield on May 1. In 1900 he played in four matches for Derbyshire, making 65 runs with an average of 10.83, his highest innings being 53 v Essex at Leyton. He was the famous goalkeeper of Sheffield United, was 6ft 2½ins in height and very heavy --at least 25 stone - but always active.
Wisden Cricketers' Almanack
Footnote
Foulke's cricketing claim to fame was limited, but he was a footballing legend. He played for Sheffield United from 1893 to 1905 - making one appearance for England against Wales in 1897 - before being transferred to Chelsea for £20. He played one season there before moving on to Bradford City. He ended up working in a funfair sideshow on Blackpool beach, saving penalties. He died of pneumonia in 1916.
Martin Williamson
Foulke's cricketing claim to fame was limited, but he was a footballing legend. He played for Sheffield United from 1893 to 1905 - making one appearance for England against Wales in 1897 - before being transferred to Chelsea for £20. He played one season there before moving on to Bradford City. He ended up working in a funfair sideshow on Blackpool beach, saving penalties. He died of pneumonia in 1916.
Martin Williamson
Batting Career Summary
| Format | Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Ave | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | Ct | St |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FC | 4 | 7 | 1 | 65 | 53 | 10.83 | - | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Bowling Career Summary
| Format | Mat | Inns | Balls | Runs | Wkts | BBI | BBM | Ave | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w | 10w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FC | 4 | 114 | 92 | 2 | 2/15 | 46 | 4.84 | 57 | 0 | 0 | 0 |











