Alan Shipman, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Alan Shipman

English cricketer

Date of Birth: 07-Mar-1901

Place of Birth: Ratby, England, United Kingdom

Date of Death: 12-Dec-1979

Profession: cricketer

Nationality: United Kingdom

Zodiac Sign: Pisces

Alan Wilfred Shipman (7 March 1901, Ratby, Leicestershire – 12 December 1979) was a first-class cricketer for Leicestershire between 1920 and 1936.
As an all-rounder, he batted right-handed, and was a right-handed fast-bowler between 1920 and 1936.
Over 386 first-class matches (661 innings), Shipman scored 13682 runs, at an average of 23.22, with 15 centuries, and a top score of 226. As a bowler, he took 607 wickets, at an average of 25.36 with 16 five wicket hauls.
His brother, Bill Shipman, also played first-class cricket for Leicestershire.
In 1928, he represented the Players in the Gentlemen v Players fixture.