Career
He was born in Burnley and died in Bolton. He appeared in 211 first-class matches as a lefthanded batsman who bowled slow left arm orthodox. He scored 5,146 runs with a highest score of 132* and held 74 catches.
He took 412 wickets with a best analysis of nine for 43.
Lancashire organised a benefit for him in his final season, 1921, which realised £1,804.