This collection contains correspondence and books on Cricket in Yorkshire collected by him.
Hodgson Cricket Collection Archive
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- ReferenceGB 1103 DH
- Dates of Creation1938-2010
- Name of Creator
- Language of MaterialEnglish
- Physical Description104 items2 large boxes
Scope and Content
Administrative / Biographical History
Material collected by Derek Hodgson in the course of his interests and book research.
Derek Hodgson is a well-known Cricket writer, sports journalist and historian. He is also former president of the Cricket Writer's club. Furthermore, Derek wrote 'the Carnegie Official history of Yorkshire County Cricket Club', published in 2009.
He was born in Morley, Leeds. He is a fan and member of Yorkshire County Cricket Club since 1948. He also follows Manchester United and Liverpool Football clubs, on which he has also written books.
Sources
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/cricket/international/theashes/5874032/Andrew-Flintoff-and-Hedley-Verity-two-very-different-Ashes-heroes.html http://catalogue.bl.uk/F/H8TJBH1UTPL4CT39PPA4BV7D7JQC9S5SDKGGJ63XSVPQ8TVE77-29174?func=full-set-set&set_number=079026&set_entry=000002&format=999
http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/features/derek_s_amazing_innings_1_2340362
Arrangement
Books: Ordered chronologically by the date of publication, where possible
Letters: Ordered chronologically
Access Information
Original available for consultation by appointment
Acquisition Information
Donated by Derek Hodgson January 2011.
Conditions Governing Use
No restrictions other than Copyright, Designs & Patents Act 1988.
Appraisal Information
1 duplicate book removed 'Yorkshire County Cricket Club first class records 1863-1996.