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Derek Shackleton
English Test and County cricketer, coach and umpire (1924-2007) · United Kingdom · On the map · Athletes · Died at 83
Derek Shackleton was a Hampshire and England bowler. He took over 100 wickets in 20 consecutive seasons of first-class cricket, but only played in seven Tests for England. He has the seventh-highest tally of first-class wickets, and the most first-class wickets of any player who began his career after World War II.
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Close ties
Denis Compton Teammate at England cricket team, 1950-1957
Len Hutton Teammate at England cricket team, 1950-1955
Trevor Bailey Teammate at England cricket team, 1950-1959
Brian Close Teammate at England cricket team, 1950-1963- M. J. K. Smith Teammate at England cricket team, 1958-1963
- Gilbert Parkhouse Teammate at England cricket team, 1950-1959
- Jack Dyson Teammate at England cricket team, 1954-1963
- Keith Andrew Teammate at England cricket team, 1954-1963
Arthur McIntyre Teammate at England cricket team, 1950-1955- Fred Titmus Teammate at England cricket team, 1955-1963
Godfrey Evans Teammate at England cricket team, 1950-1959- Hazel Sanders Teammate at England cricket team, 1950-1958
- Jim Parks, Jr. Teammate at England cricket team, 1954-1963
- Les Jackson Teammate at England cricket team, 1950-1961
- Roy Marshall Teammate at Hampshire County Cricket Club, 1953-1969
- Audrey Disbury Teammate at England cricket team, 1957-1963
- Betty Birch Teammate at England cricket team, 1951-1958
- Bob Cottam Teammate at Hampshire County Cricket Club, 1963-1969
- Cecilia Robinson Teammate at England cricket team, 1950-1963
Cyril Washbrook Teammate at England cricket team, 1950-1956- Don Brennan Teammate at Marylebone Cricket Club, 1950-1957
Jack Ikin Teammate at England cricket team, 1950-1955- Ray Illingworth Teammate at England cricket team, 1958-1963
- Reg Simpson Teammate at England cricket team, 1950-1955
Career 4
ClubYears
Dorset County Cricket Club1973
England cricket team1950-1963
Marylebone Cricket Club1950-1957
Hampshire County Cricket Club1948-1969
Awards
About this person
He holds the record for the most first-class wickets taken by any Hampshire player.
Country
United Kingdom
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1924 to 2007 · aged 83
