Stuart is another player who has been loyally devoted to one club for the whole of his playing career and remains strongly supportive of Easingwold in his retirement. Reference to league handbooks shows that he first figured in the averages as a bowler after claiming 29 top division wickets in 1959 when his average of 9.03 propelled him to second place. However he is probably better remembered for his contributions with the bat which he made with some success, such so, that his 507 runs in 1965 saw him sit proudly as leading run maker in the top division. Whilst he was never again to reach such dizzy heights he did go on to become one of the league's longest serving players, having donned his whites competitively during six decades before hanging up his boots. 

After beginning his career will Beadlam and Hutton-Ie-Hole, Alan's lengthy involvement with the League started at Stillington where he proved his worth as a hard hitting batsman and a very useful slow bowler. He then opted lo play for local dubs once they achieved league membership and moved onto Nawton Grange and then Duncombe Park which was to become his spiritual home. He topped the bowling averages in 1969 with 27 wickets for Stillington at a miserly 8.67 and, ten years later topped the third division batting averages when he hit 617 runs at an average of 61.70 in Duncombe Park colours. The year was a memorable one as he made his personal top score of 158 no against local rivals Nawton Grange and, by also taking 58 wickets, became the fourth player to complete the double of 500 runs and 50 wickets in a season, a feat he repeated five years later. In addition Alan's inclusion is also due to his tremendous work behind the scenes at Duncombe Park who owe much to his enthusiasm, administrative ability and, skill and dedication as a groundsman. 

Norman has been an active member of Stamford Bridge since 1950 and served his club as a player, captain and in a high profile management role for over 60 years, the majority as secretary. Prior to his club's switch from the East Riding Leagues, Norman had a spell as Secretary of the East Riding Independent League whilst as a player he captained the Pennant Alliance Representative XI. His playing ability soon led to an opportunity to play for York. Whilst, at 47 years old, his career as a player was on the wane when Stamford Bridge joined the York League in 1983 he led his team to successive divisional titles and completed the rise from the 4th division to the top division in 1988. However he did have some good years in the league making over 500 runs in four separate seasons. He hit a century when he made 102 against Wilberfoss and reached second place In the 3rd division bowling averages in 1984. Having dropped down into the second team he made 668 runs In 1993. He was Chairman of the York Joe Lumb Committee for many years and also served as President of the Yorkshire Joe Lumb Competition. 

Having been actively involved in cricket for over 67 years Ken Piercy must surely be a contender for the longest server, not only in the York League, but in the County and even further afield. That his entire cricket career has been at one club is even more remarkable He first played for Huby in 1942 when, as an 11 year old, be appeared in a Jamieson Cup game at Easingwold. This was the beginning of more than 60 years as a player He played his final League game at the age of 70 but continued in the evening league for a while before donning the white coat. He embarked on a remarkable stint of 30 years as club captain between 1954 and 1983. His dedication was recognised in 1986 when be was named as Yorkshire Post Services to Sport Award Winner. As a player he had a top score of 67 v Westow and took 10-17 v Baldersby in the Evening League. His best season in the York League was 1973 when he claimed 39 wickets at 10.33 and finished eighth in the 4th division averages. 

Tony Stilgoe’s pace and unusual bowling action earned him considerable success and recognition in both the York League and the Bradford League where he played the majority of his cricket. In his brief four year spell at Dringhouses he made a great impact and helped his side win the league championship twice, in 1963 when they won four more games than their nearest rivals, and again in 1965. They were then runners-up in 1966. In 1963 he claimed 57 wickets at 9.52 including his best return when his 9-33 destroyed Woodhouse Grange. He shouldered more responsibility in 1964 and had a 7-18 return against York RI whilst his 74 wickets in 1965 saw him in 4th place in the averages. 1996 saw him prove his all round credentials by hitting 126 against Huntington and finishing in second place in the Batting Averages, whilst also taking 45 wickets.