John Lever

About

English former cricketer who played for Essex for twenty-two years and the English national team for eleven. He was made a Member of the Order of the British Empire for his contributions to English cricket.

Before Fame

He was born in the district of Stepney in London.

Trivia

He is somewhat infamous for his use of vaseline on the cricket ball as a means of getting it to swing better.

Family Life

His son is left-handed batsman James Lever.

Associated With

He and Graeme Hick have both been named PCA Player of the Year.