Harold White (16 June 1876 – 11 January 1965) was an English first-class cricketer and clergyman.

White was born at Kirkstall in June 1876. He later studied at Keble College at the University of Oxford. ^[1] While studying at Oxford he made his debut in first-class cricket for Oxford University against A. J. Webbe's XI at Oxford in 1900. ^[2] He played first-class cricket for Oxford University until 1901, making eleven appearances. ^[2] Playing as a right-arm fast bowler, White took 31 wickets at an average of 23.38, with best figures of 6 for 10. ^[3] These figures were his only first-class five wicket haul and came against Sussex at Hove in 1900. ^[4] His teammates while playing for Oxford included Bernard Bosanquet, and, Tip Foster, a future England captain.

After graduating from Oxford he became an Anglican clergyman. While working as a clergyman at Cramlington, ^[1] White played minor counties cricket for Northumberland between 1909 and 1913, making eight appearances in the Minor Counties Championship. ^[5] His career as a clergyman later took him to Killingworth, Bugbrooke, and Chawton. ^[1] He died at Taunton in January 1965.

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External links

• Harold White at ESPNcricinfo