Colin Hilton
Personal information
Born(1937-09-26)26 September 1937
Atherton, Lancashire, England
Died30 October 2015(2015-10-30) (aged 78)
Wigan, Greater Manchester
BattingRight-handed
BowlingRight-arm fast
RoleBowler
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
1957–1963Lancashire
1964Essex
Career statistics
Competition FC List A
Matches 115 4
Runs scored 665 5
Batting average 7.47
100s/50s 0/0
Top score 36
Balls bowled
Wickets 321
Bowling average 28.15
5 wickets in innings 8
10 wickets in match 1
Best bowling 6/38
Catches/stumpings 40
Source: Cricinfo, 19 July 2013

Colin Hilton (26 September 1937 30 October 2015)[1] was an English cricketer. He played for Lancashire between 1957 and 1963 and for Essex in 1964.[2] He played as a professional for Morecambe Cricket Club in the Northern Cricket League during 1968 and 1969, setting a league record of 113 wickets during the 1968 season; this record remains unbeaten.[3]

References

  1. Kenneth Shenton (24 January 2016). "Colin Hilton: Fast bowler forced into retirement by a change in the laws of cricket". The Independent. Retrieved 25 January 2016.
  2. "Colin Hilton". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 19 July 2013.
  3. "1952". Retrieved 25 January 2016.


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