Derek Shackleton (12 August 1924 – 28 September 2007) was a Hampshire and England bowler. He took over 100 wickets in 20 consecutive seasons of first-class cricket, but only played in seven Tests for England. As of 2007, he has the seventh-highest tally of first-class wickets, and the most first-class wickets of any player who began his career after World War II. He holds the record for the most first-class wickets taken by any Hampshire player.
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Derek Shackleton 12 August 1924 Todmorden, Yorkshire, England
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27 September 2007 (aged 83) Canford Magna, Dorset, England
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Zodiac | Leo |
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