Alan Shipman
English cricketer
Intro | English cricketer | |
Places | United Kingdom Great Britain England | |
was | Athlete Cricketer | |
Work field | Sports | |
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Birth | 7 March 1901 | |
Death | 12 December 1979 (aged 78 years) |
Alan Wilfred Shipman (7 March 1901, Ratby, Leicestershire – 12 December 1979) was a first-class cricketer for Leicestershire between 1920 and 1936. As an all-rounder, he batted right-handed, and was a right-handed fast-bowler between 1920 and 1936. Over 386 first-class matches (661 innings), Shipman scored 13682 runs, at an average of 23.22, with 15 centuries, and a top score of 226.
As a bowler, he took 607 wickets, at an average of 25.36 with 16 five wicket hauls. His brother, Bill Shipman, also played first-class cricket for Leicestershire. In 1928, he represented the Players in the Gentlemen v Players fixture.