Jimmy Binks

Cricketer

Birthday October 5, 1935

Birth Sign Libra

Birthplace England

Age 90 years old

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About

Played for Yorkshire for fourteen years and won seven County Championships, regarded by many as the best wicket-keeper of his generation.

Before fame

He was born in Hull and began his unique career with Yorkshire in 1955.

Trivia

He set a record for the most catches in an English cricket season with ninety-six.

Family life

His father, Jim, was also a skilled wicket-keeper.

Associated with

He and Indian leg spinner B.S. Chandrasekhar were both named as one of Wisden's Cricketers of the Year.