About Alan Wilson
Lived 1920 – 2015 (aged 94). Alan Wilson was a British cricketer.
Alan Wilson (24 April 1920 – 6 April 2015) played first-class cricket for Lancashire as a tail-end batsman and wicketkeeper between 1948 and 1962. He was born at Newton-le-Willows, Lancashire, England.
Wilson played 171 first-class matches for Lancashire over 15 seasons, but was intermittently throughout his career superseded by other wicketkeepers who were generally better batsmen: Alfred Barlow in 1950, Frank Parr in 1953 and John Jordan in 1956. He was finally supplanted by Geoff Clayton in 1959 but returned for a single game in 1962 when he was granted a benefit to reward his loyalty.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Alan Wilson?
English cricketer (1920-2015)
When was Alan Wilson born?
Alan Wilson was born on 24 April 1920 in Newton-le-Willows.
When did Alan Wilson die?
Alan Wilson died on 6 April 2015 in Warrington.
What was Alan Wilson's occupation?
Alan Wilson was a cricketer.
What nationality was Alan Wilson?
Alan Wilson was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Alan Wilson (cricketer, born 1920)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Alan Wilson. https://biography.guide/alan-wilson/
MLA: "Alan Wilson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/alan-wilson/.
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