First-class player from 1919 to 1937, most notable for playing for Kent from 1924 to 1937; amongst the top leg break and googly bowlers of the first half of the 20th century.
He began his career with Lancashire, whom he played with from 1919 to 1921.
He became the first one-test wonder to take at least seven wickets in a test match.
He was born and raised in Heaton Moor, Stockport, not far from where he began his career.
He and Robert Key both became Kent legends.