Arthur Leslie Robinson (17 August 1946 – 11 February 2024) was an English first-class cricketer, who played 84 first-class matches for Yorkshire County Cricket Club between 1971 and 1977. He also played in 92 List A one day matches.
Born in Brompton, Northallerton, Robinson was a left arm fast medium bowler who took 196 wickets at an average of 25.13, with best figures of 6 for 61 against Surrey. He took five wickets in an innings seven times. A left-handed tail end batsman, he scored 365 runs at 9.60, with a best of 30 not out against Glamorgan. Robinson took 48 catches in the field.
Robinson took 105 wickets in one day cricket at 24.64, with a best of 4 for 25 against Surrey. He scored 128 runs at 7.52, with a highest of 18 not out against Lancashire and he took 15 catches.
Robinson died on 11 February 2024 at the age of 77.
References
- ^ Warner, David (2011). The Yorkshire County Cricket Club: 2011 Yearbook (113th ed.). Ilkley, Yorkshire: Great Northern Books. p. 376. ISBN 978-1-905080-85-4.
- "Arthur (Rocker) Robinson – 1946-2024". Yorkshire CCC. 12 February 2024. Retrieved 17 October 2024.
- Gleeson, Janet (15 February 2024). "Yorkshire cricket legend Arthur 'Rocker' Robinson dies". Darlington and Stockton Times. Retrieved 17 October 2024.
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