William Prest

William Prest (1 April 1832 – 10 February 1885) was an English cricketer and footballer born in York.

[1] He was also involved with the formation of a local regiment, the Hallamshire Rifles, with which he served for most of his life.

[3] In the winter of 1854, Prest attended the meeting at the Adelphi Hotel in Arundel Gate when the Sheffield Cricket Club agreed to lease a new ground from the Duke of Norfolk next to Bramall Lane.

He died on 10 February 1885 (aged 52) due to a seizure caused by a burst blood vessel.

His funeral was held at Sheffield General Cemetery three days later with full military honours.