Alan Shipman Cricketer
Alan Wilfred Shipman (March 7, 1901, Ratby, Leicestershire – December 12, 1979) was a first-class cricketer for Leicestershire and England, between 1920 and 1936. As an all-rounder, he batted right-handed, and was a right-handed fast-bowler between 1920 and 1936. Over 286 first-class matches (661 innings), Shipman scored 13682 runs, at an average of 23.22, with 15 centuries, and a top score of 226. As a bowler, he took 607 wickets, at an average of 25.36 with 16 five wicket hauls. His brother, Bill Shipman, also played first-class cricket for Leicestershire. He is the Grandad of James Shipman and Great Grandad to Alice, Eleanor and Lily Shipman.