| William Tomlin | |
| Country: | England |
| Birth Date: | 15 September 1866 |
| Birth Place: | Broughton Astley, Leicestershire, England |
| Death Place: | Leicester, England |
| Batting: | Right-handed |
| Bowling: | Right-arm medium |
| Club1: | Leicestershire |
| Columns: | 1 |
| Column1: | First-class |
| Matches1: | 68 |
| Runs1: | 2,353 |
| Bat Avg1: | 20.28 |
| 100S/50S1: | 4/7 |
| Top Score1: | 140 |
| Deliveries1: | 575 |
| Wickets1: | 8 |
| Bowl Avg1: | 43.25 |
| Fivefor1: | 0 |
| Tenfor1: | 0 |
| Best Bowling1: | 3/49 |
| Catches/Stumpings1: | 30/– |
| Date: | 15 October |
| Year: | 2012 |
| Source: | http://www.espncricinfo.com/england/content/player/21883.html ESPNCricinfo |
William Tomlin (15 September 1866 – 11 May 1910) was an English cricketer who played first-class cricket for Leicestershire from 1894–1899 [1] and as a professional in the Lancashire League.[2]
Tomlin made his first-class debut against Essex in May 1894. The right handed batsman highest score of 140 was scored in May 1894 in a match against Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC). His right-arm medium pace claimed eight wickets at an average of 43.25.
In April 1892, Tomlin made his first appearance in the Lancashire League as a professional for Accrington.[3] He went on to play in 16 matches and a further five for Colne.