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Cecil Wright's name will not rank alongside West Indies cricket legends Viv Richards, Gary Sobers and Frank Worrell, but for longevity he outranks them all.
The fast bowler known affectionately as "Cec" only retired at the end of the English summer-at the ripe old age of 85.
In his heyday, Wright represented Jamaica against Barbados, lining up against Sobers and Wes Hall.
He moved to England in 1959 and launched a career as a professional in the Central Lancashire League for Crompton, ending his career with Uppermill in the Pennine League.
He took over 7,000 wickets during a career spanning more than 60 years.
At one point he took 538 wickets in five seasons, averaging one every 27 balls.
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