Career
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.
