Yorkshireman. Youngest ever England Test cricket player in 1949. Pissed off by the Yorkshire committee in 1970 after 21 years service he moved to Somerset where he played a role in the development of Ian Botham. Also known for various run ins with Geoffrey Boycott.
Ridiculously committed fielder who relished pain. Got knocked flat on a Test recall against the West Indies. Viv Richards, a Somerset team-mate at the time, approached him to help him up saying "Are you all right skipper?". "Fuck off", said Close.
Legend.
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