16 Facts About Len Wilkinson

Leonard Litton Wilkinson was an English cricketer who played in 3 Tests from 1938 to 1939.

Len Wilkinson was a leg spin bowler and played first-class cricket for Lancashire County Cricket Club between 1937 and 1947, although his career was interrupted by the Second World War.

Len Wilkinson was less successful on his return to county cricket and after the Second World War only played 3 more first-class matches.

Len Wilkinson continued to play in local leagues and became a newsagent.

Originally a seamer, Len Wilkinson began bowling leg spin at the age of 15.

Len Wilkinson represented Heaton Cricket Club in the Bolton Cricket League.

Len Wilkinson joined Lancashire in 1936 after trials and give up his job at a cotton mill.

Len Wilkinson made his debut in 1937 against the touring New Zealanders.

Len Wilkinson improved the following month, taking his first hat-trick, a feat he managed against Sussex.

Len Wilkinson managed 11 five wicket hauls and two ten wicket hauls in the season, gaining the notice of the national selectors.

Len Wilkinson was awarded his cap by Lancashire in the same season.

Len Wilkinson was 21 at the time, and only Yorkshire spinner Wilfred Rhodes has managed to take more wickets at a younger age.

The Second World War prevented Len Wilkinson from playing first-class cricket until 1946, although he did play for the army.

Len Wilkinson returned to fitness in 1948 but only played two matches, taking a single wicket.

Len Wilkinson retired from first-class cricket, although continued to play cricket in local leagues.

Len Wilkinson became a newsagent and died on 3 September 2002.