7,000 Lancashire League Runs for Ben

Ben has surpassed 7,000 Lancashire League runs in todays game versus Greenmount. Only 3 other batsmen have achieved this feat in the clubs history (Stan Heaton – 7939, Brian Higgin – 8108 and Uncle Chris Bleazard – 16719). Congratulation Ben from everyone at the club, I’m sure you’re already gunning to pass Stan and Brian…

Below is Ben, pictured with Tommy Shutt, who Ben stole the record of top score for Lowerhouse in Lancashire League match. In 1905 Tommy scored 173* at Haslingden, a record until beaten by Ben’s 175 v Great Harwood in 2017. Record breakers a century apart.

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