William Pearson (cricketer)

William Pearson (10 November 1912 – 11 September 1987) was an Australian cricketer. He played 14 first-class cricket matches for Victoria between 1936 and 1938. Pearson was also a leading amateur Australian rules footballer, becoming the first footballer to kick over 200 goals in a season. Playing for in the Victorian Amateur Football Association (VAFA), Pearson kicked 220 goals in the 1934 season, including 30 goals in a match against Brunswick.

William Pearson (cricketer)

William Pearson (10 November 1912 – 11 September 1987) was an Australian cricketer. He played 14 first-class cricket matches for Victoria between 1936 and 1938. Pearson was also a leading amateur Australian rules footballer, becoming the first footballer to kick over 200 goals in a season. Playing for in the Victorian Amateur Football Association (VAFA), Pearson kicked 220 goals in the 1934 season, including 30 goals in a match against Brunswick.