He was a 39-year-old Bradford Cricket League batsman who would never have made the first team on playing ability, yet his strong personality was the element needed to turn Yorkshire from strife-ridden also rans to a formidable outfit.
He was a 39-year-old Bradford Cricket League player who wouldn't have earned a spot on the first team due to skill level, yet his robust personality was crucial for transforming Yorkshire from a strife-ridden underdog into an impressive team.