| Full name: | William George Armitstead |
| Born: | 22nd March 1833, Holmes Chapel, Cheshire, England |
| Died: | 12th March 1907, Goostrey, Cheshire, England |
| Batting: | Right-hand batter |
| Biography: | Credited with introducing the white coat for umpires following Free Foresters match with United England XI at Manchester in 1861. |
| Education: | Westminster School; Christ Church, Oxford University |
| Relations: | Brother: SH Armitstead; Brother: R Armitstead; Brother: JR Armitstead; Nephew: WK Armitstead |
| Teams: | Oxford University (Main FC: 1853-1857);
All teams |
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