Jim Brailsford

Who is Jim Brailsford?

Frank Colliss Brailsford, known as Jim is a former English cricketer who played first class cricket for Derbyshire in 1958.

Brailsford was born at Hepthorne Lane, Derbyshire. He joined Derbyshire in 1951 and played in 2nd XI and other matches until the 1958 season. He made his debut against Sussex in August 1958, and made two more first-class appearances in 1958. He continued playing in the Second XI Championship until 1968 and was active in other teams until 1975.

Brailsford was a right-handed batsman and played five innings in three first class matches with an average of 8.20 and a top score of 41. He was a right-arm medium-pace bowler and tool a wicket in the two overs he bowled.