Celebrating Lancashire's longest-living former player, Ken Standring
Today, we celebrate Lancashire’s longest living former player – Ken Standring, who was born on 17 February 1935 and is 87 years old.
Born in Clitheroe, Ken played for Lancashire between 1954 and 1962 playing 13 matches and partnering Brian Statham in opening the bowling. His first wicket was Len Hutton!
He went on to play cricket for Farnworth, Bingley, Bradshaw and Ribblesdale Wanderers, whilst his job as a local Government Officer took him to Southport in 1974.
He joined Southport CC, playing in the Championship winning sides of 1975 and 1979, and was given an Honorary Life Membership for his services to the Club as Chairman and President. He finished playing relatively early and turned his attention to coaching and administration, becoming Assistant Secretary to the Lancashire Cricket Board.
He was honoured by Lancashire Cricket and made a Vice-President for his work with the Lancashire Federation and promoting the game of cricket in Lancashire.
The Club sent Ken a Cheese and Wine hamper to welcome in the New Year from the Lancashire Former Players' Association.