Alec Coxon

Alexander ("Alec") Coxon (born 18 January 1916 in Huddersfield, Yorkshire) is a former cricketer who played for Yorkshire County Cricket Club. He also played one Test match for England.

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18 January - 1916 - Huddersfield - Yorkshire - Cricket - Yorkshire County Cricket Club - Test match - England

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The Second World War delayed Coxon's first-class debut for Yorkshire to 1945, when he was 29. Coxon was an aggressive fast-medium bowler who only ever made the verges of the England Test squad. He played for England once - against Australia in 1948 at Lord's. There were rumours of an argument with Denis Compton, and his prickly nature was later attested to by Brian Close. Coxon retired after the 1950 season and moved to Durham.

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Second World War - First-class - 1945 - Australia - 1948 - Lord's - Denis Compton - Brian Close - 1950 - Durham

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