Born in Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, he was a right-handed batsman and a right-arm medium-pace bowler. He  also played occasional as a wicket-keeper.
A native of Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, he excelled as a right-handed batsman and right-arm medium-paced bowler.  He also contributed to the team by serving as a wicket-keeper on occasion.