HALL OF FAME

Jimmy Brown was an outstanding wicket-keeper batsman who was a fixture in the Scotland from 1953 until 1973, captaining them on 53 occasions. Up to the end of season 2005 he held the record for most dismissals for Scotland, 119 catches and 40 stumpings, until it was overtaken by Colin Smith.

During his career he achieved the unusual distinction for a Scot of playing for the Gentlemen at Scarborough against the Players.

In club cricket he played for an all conquering Perthshire team which included several internationalists. Brown had 674 dismissals for the club.

He was awarded an MBE for services to Scottish cricket and was subsequently inducted into Scottish Cricket Hall of Fame 2013, where his family collected his cap.