Remembering Peter Lee (1945-2026)
Everybody connected with Lancashire Cricket is saddened by the passing of our former player, Peter 'Leapy' Lee, aged 80.
Peter was born in Northampton and made his debut at the age of 22 for his home county.
He played 44 matches for Northants before joining Lancashire in 1972 and was awarded his county cap in the same season.
In 1975 he became the last Lancashire bowler to take 100 wickets in a season - with 112 wickets at an average 18.45 - and was chosen as one of Wisden’s five Cricketers of the Year.
A fast-medium pace bowler, with great pace and accuracy, he became one of the county’s leading bowlers over the following seasons. He went to Lord’s four times to play in Gillette Cup Finals.
His last first-class wicket was Geoffrey Boycott in a Roses match. He took 496 wickets for Lancashire at an average of 22.82 after 11 seasons with the Club.
In total, he took 599 first-class wickets – with 496 of them for Lancashire – claiming five wickets or more in an innings on 29 occasions, plus exactly 200 one-day wickets for the Red Rose.
In 2024 he became the 22nd player to be inducted into Lancashire Cricket’s Hall of Fame.
Peter was a regular attendee of the former players’ days held at Emirates Old Trafford – he was known as a humble man, amiable, a great professional and a model team member.
Lancashire Cricket offers our sincerest condolences to Peter’s family and friends.
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