Jim can truly be regarded as 'Legendary', having made memorable impacts with four clubs and been a central figure in numerable post match ‘discussion sessions’ in the bar. His heyday stretched from the late fifties until the early eighties. He was an extremely useful opening bowler who was always confident that he would get the required breakthrough. He grabbed all ten wickets against York Railway Institute in 1969 with figures of 10-18 which remains one of the best bowling figures ever. He recorded a further three eight wicket hauls and had a seasonal best of 78 at an average of 8.33 in 1969 whilst playing for Huntington. 

Fred was a stalwart of Woodhouse Grange club both on the field as an extremely effective bowler and off the field in any ways apart from a short spell with York in the early 1980s and two years at Rowntrees in 1994-95 when he extended his successful playing career in the lower divisions before returning to his spiritual base at Sutton-on-Derwent. Records show that he qualified for the batting averages in 26 seasons and captured over 1,122 wickets . He headed the top division averages in 1973, had a best haul of 68 wickets in 1975 and helped Woodhouse lift the League Championship in 1972. When his playing days were over he did a lot for junior cricket at the club and assisted with fund raising. He was an ever present spectator at 1st XI matches and his proudest moment was when the club won their first National Village Knockout Final at Lords in 1995. 

Dave served as secretary of Osbaldwick, from their entry into the League in 1972, for over 40 years. Not only was he the administrative lynchpin during that time, but, as groundsman, he gained a reputation for maintaining one of the best playing surfaces in the League. He was an extremely effective wicket keeper and late order batsman. He also served as captain of the club for many years. He served nine years as Assistant League Secretary with the specific role of Representative Team Manager.  

 

As with the other wicket keepers in the Hall of Fame, Alasdair's record behind the stumps is incomplete. He first appears in the records for the 1958 season with a batting average of 30.75 and a highest score of 99. He went on to score three centuries with a best of 119 against Easingwold in 1965. His best aggregate was 600 in 1962. His main contribution, though, was as wicket keeper and exceptional captain whose leadership brought much success to his beloved club. Whilst his playing record is very good, it pales into insignificance compared with his value to the club as motivator, groundmsman and 'general factotum'. For many years, the terms 'Alasdair Swann' and 'Woodhouse Grange' were inseparable and he, like Fred Mason, had his proudest moment at Lords in 1995. The 'family club' environment that he helped create still persists with his two daughters still involved and his two grandsons key members of the 1st XI during their playing time.  

David’s inclusion is in recognition of his long service to the Thirsk club and also to the League. However, his playing ability is also worthy of mention. He qualified for the bowling averages in 19 seasons with his 57 wickets in 1975 being his best return. He had a top score of 61no. Dave was Thirsk club secretary for 15 years and served on the League Committee for 25 years. During this period he was Assistant Secretary responsible for Discipline and Grounds & Facilities. He also served Vice Chairman for four years. Upon retiring as a player, he became a panel umpires and was Treasurer of the York & Scarborough Area Cricket Council.