Christopher Clifford
Christopher Craven Clifford (born 5 July 1942[1] in Hovingham, Yorkshire, England) is a former English first-class cricketer, who played for Yorkshire in 1972, and for Warwickshire from 1978 to 1980.
History
Clifford was a right arm off-break bowler, and tail end right-handed batsman. In 47 first-class matches, he scored 210 runs at an average of 7.24, with a highest score of 26. He took 126 wickets at 37.61 each, with a career best of 6-89. He took an additional five wickets in his three one day appearances.
Chris Clifford is the leading wicket taker of all time in the Yorkshire League, setting a target of 1,400 wickets; a record which is unlikely to ever be beaten. He played for Scarborough for 40 years, taking a record 1,600 wickets. As of 2011 he was still playing for his village team, Seamer & Irton.[2]
References
- ↑ Warner, David (2011). The Yorkshire County Cricket Club: 2011 Yearbook (113th ed.). Ilkley, Yorkshire: Great Northern Books. p. 366. ISBN 978-1-905080-85-4.
- ↑ "Chris Clifford Member Details". Seamer & Irton CC. Retrieved 20 July 2015.