Ibstock Town Cricket Club

Alty will remember him for his cricketing achievements at the club and Leicestershire County Cricket Club. His cricketing knowledge and experience he passed on to all members of the club will certainly have a long lasting effect on the progress of the club. His voluntary time given as an active committee member, his willingness to help the club in any way and his determination to succeed at all levels, on and off the field of play will never be forgotten.

People like Alty are not easily found but we have been fortunate to have had such a person associated with our club and he will be remembered in our clubs history as ‘One of our cricketing greats’. We will be forever grateful to him for helping the club progress to the club it is today.

He had a great innings and he will always be remembered.

Cliff was a right arm medium pace bowler who swung the ball to great effect, also a very able middle order batsmen. Cliff played at Ibstock from the late 60's to the early 80's. Now Cliff is living in nearby Battram.

Bob was Captain of both 1st and 2nd XI Teams during his time at Ibstock. Bob could always be relied on to score quick runs and also stick it out when needed. Bob Captained the 1st XI during the teams successful years in the early 70's.

Local lad David joined the Town in his early teens and played for the Clubs juniors before progressing in to the 1st XI where he stayed as a regular player. David was a useful allrounder and was known for his warming up sessions before coming on to bowl ( this continued through the team any time David was due to come on). David's nickname throughout the playing circuit was "G D". For many years David was the Club treasurer / secretary during his time at the Club. He now lives in Thringstone.

Peter was a stylish left hand top order batsmen who scored many runs including numerous centuries. Peter or "Pip" was electric in the field and reguarded the position of cover his own. Pip also Captained the 1st XI and 2nd XI teams during his career at Ibstock and is arguably one of the Clubs best batsmen of past years.

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Geoff was one of the many talented left hand batsmen to play for The Town and was also a useful wicketkeeper. Geoff scored many runs for the Town during his career. After playing Geoff continued his envolvement at the Club by becoming known as "Mr Utility", first by scoring and then continuing as the Clubs number one groundsman a position he still holds today. Geoff's efforts means that the town are recognised has having one of the best grounds in the county outside of Leicestershire County Cricket Club. A Club man through and through.

Born and bred in Ibstock way back in the early 1950's it was no surprise that Steve would play for his home town Club at some point. Steve played for the Club from 1972 and after a short break continued his playing career up until he was foced to give up playing due to a knee injury.
During this period Steve was involved in the running of successful junior teams in the 1990's. Steve is one of the Clubs Vice Presidents.

Started playing for the "Town" in 1972 & was lucky to play with Bob Emery, Pip, Cliff & many other "Town" legends.

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