William Paris (29 April 1838 — 12 January 1915) was an English first-class cricketer.
Paris was born at Old Alresford in April 1838. A professional cricketer, he founded and played for Winchester Cricket Club,[1] in addition to playing for Alresford Cricket Club.[2] He made his debut in first-class cricket for Hampshire against KentatCatford in 1875. He played first-class cricket for Hampshire until 1876, making five appearances, later returning in 1881 to play a single match against the Marylebone Cricket Club.[3] In these, he scored 81 runs at an average of 8.10;[4] he made one half century, an unbeaten score of 51 on debut.[5] With his right-arm roundarm bowling, he took 5 wickets at a bowling average of 10.40, with best figures of 3 for 28.[6] In addition to playing, Paris also stood as an umpire in a first-class match between Hampshire and Kent at Southampton in 1878.[7]
Paris was a popular figure in Winchester, with a smoking concert and presentation in his honour being held in the city at The George Hotel in December 1889.[8] He was active with the church, spending 25 years as wardenofHoly Trinity Church, Winchester.[1] Paris died at Winchester in January 1915;[1] his widow, Amy, survived him by fourteen years.[9]
