Jim McConnon

James Edward McConnon (21 June 1922 – 26 January 2003) was an English cricketer, who played in two Tests in 1954 as an off-spin bowler. He played for Glamorgan from 1950 to 1961, albeit missing the 1956 season when he decided to play for Burnley in the Lancashire League. His 819 first-class wickets cost less than 20 runs each.

Life and career Jim McConnon was born in Burnopfield, County Durham. His was a late conversion to cricket, having played football for Aston Villa and Newport County. A knee injury resulted in McConnon switching sports and, for a short time, his lovely bowling action utilising long spinner's fingers threatened Jim Laker's role in the England team. As it was McConnon broke a finger during the tour, and he returned home early. and Burnley won the championship. After he left first-class cricket he played a few seasons of Minor Counties cricket for Cheshire.

McConnon and his wife Pauline had three children, Michael, Catherine and Christopher.

McConnon died in Altrincham, Greater Manchester, at the age of 80.