Trueman, Freddie (1931-2006), a cricketer for Yorkshire, England, became one of the world’s greatest opening fast bowlers. In March 1963, he broke the world record of 242 wickets in Test cricket. His best achievement was 7 for 44 against the West Indies in 1963, with a total of 12 for 119 in the match. In 1964, he became the first bowler ever to take 300 Test wickets.
Frederick Sewards Trueman was born on Feb. 6, 1931, in Stainton, South Yorkshire. He played in his first Test match in 1952. He later became a sports journalist and radio commentator and a popular after-dinner speaker. Trueman wrote a number of books on cricket and an autobiography, Ball of Fire (1976). He died on July 1, 2006.
