biography
| name: |
Statham, (John) Brian
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pronunciation:
[staythm]
| sex:
| male
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| lived:
| (1930–2000)
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| biography:
| Cricketer, born in Gorton, Greater Manchester, NW England, UK. A fast bowler, noted for his accuracy as a foil to Fred Trueman, he took 252 Test wickets for England in 70 appearances, and 2260 in his first-class career. For almost 20 years he was a Lancashire stalwart, and took 100 wickets in a season on 13 occasions. After retiring in 1968, he served Lancashire as a committee member (1970–95) and president (1997–8). |
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