David York

David Leslie York (born 13 April 1941) is a former English cricketer. He was a right-handed batsman and right-arm medium-fast bowler who played for Shropshire. He was born in Quatt, Shropshire.[1]

He was educated at Cheltenham College, Bridgnorth Grammar School, and St Paul's College of Education, Cheltenham.[1]

York, who made his debut in the Minor Counties Championship in 1961, made his only List A appearance in the 1974 Gillette Cup, against Essex. From the tailend, he scored just a single run, as the team were all out for just 41 runs. York bowled 12 overs in the match, taking figures of 1-34.

He continued to represent Shropshire until 1976. He also played county cricket at Second XI level for Northamptonshire and Worcestershire County Cricket Clubs.[1]

He has played club level cricket for Bridgnorth, Old Hill, Kidderminster and West Bromwich Dartmouth.[1] He has now been elected as President of Worfield Cricket Club.

References
  1. Percival, Tony (1999). Shropshire Cricketers 1844-1998. A.C.S. Publications, Nottingham. pp. 39, 59. ISBN 1-902171-17-9.Published under Association of Cricket Statisticians and Historians.
  • David York at Cricket Archive (subscription required)


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