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2 unusual facts about Arthur Walker Richardson


Arthur Walker Richardson

He was supported by batsmen Stan Worthington, Leslie Townsend, Denis Smith and Albert Alderman each of whom scored over a thousand runs and several centuries.

His son William Richardson and grandson Alastair Richardson also played for Derbyshire.


Derbyshire County Cricket Club

Charles Elliott, who later became a test umpire and selector, was another member of this team which was captained by AW Richardson.

Guy Jackson

After leading them in 220 matches, Jackson gave up the club captaincy at the end of the 1930 season, handing over to Arthur Walker Richardson who took the team to the top.


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