Born 1901, Oswaldwistle, Lancashire Died 1979, Keighley, Yorkshire

Played for Lancashire and England

Perhaps the most famous incident involving Eddie Paynter, a short left-handed batsman, occurred during the Bodyline Series of 1932/3. He was taken ill before the 4th Test match at Brisbane and struggled with his illness for days before he was taken to hospital during the game. England were struggling and hearing this, Paynter returned to the game from his hospital bed and scored an incredible 83 before being caught by Richardson off the bowling of Ironmonger.

England taking a first innings lead of 16, bowled out Australia cheaply (Larwood and Allen both taking 3 wickets each), and Paynter came in with 4 wickets down to hit the winning 6 just before the heaven's opened and the rain fell. It showed the amazing determination and team spirit that existed within Eddie's character.

He averaged 84.42 in Test matches( 20 in all) and his highest score was against Australia at Trent Bridge scoring 216 not out in 1938. Scoring over 2,000 runs in a season four times between 1932 and 1938, he was an invaluable player to have in any side.