Yorkshire’s Chris Old celebrates his County Cap in 1966. – Vintage Photograph

Chris Old of Yorkshire Club, born in Middlesbrough, is a right arm opening bowler and useful left hand batsman. In 1977, he achieved the second fastest century ever in first class cricket, taking just 37 minutes to reach three figures against Warwickshire at Birmingham. Now 29, he has played for England in more than 30 Tests.Chris Old of Yorkshire Club, born in Middlesbrough, is a right arm opening bowler and useful left hand batsman. In 1977, he achieved the second fastest century ever in first class cricket, taking just 37 minutes to reach three figures against Warwickshire at Birmingham. Now 29, he has played for England in more than 30 Tests.

Dimensions: 15.2 x 15.2 cm

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YORKSHIRE’S CHRIS OLD August 8th 1978 PAP 185075-1(Sh-s) YORKSHIRE’S CHRIS OLD London, PA: Chris Cld of Yorkshire Club. County Cricket Born Middlesbrough, this right arm opening bowler and useful left hand batsman made his debut for Yorkshire in 1966, winning his County Cap three years later. Ile is credited with the second fastest century ever in first class cricket when he took just 37 minutes to reach three figures against Warwickshire at Birmingham last year. Now 29, he has played for England in more than 30 Tests. August 8th 1978 PAP 185075-1(Sh-s) PRESS ASSOCIATION PHOTOS EA AUG 1978