Colin Hilton

Colin Hilton
Personal information
Born 26 September 1937
Atherton, Lancashire, England
Died 30 October 2015 (aged 78)
Wigan, Greater Manchester
Batting Right-handed
Bowling Right-arm fast
Role Bowler
Domestic team information
Years Team
1957–1963 Lancashire
1964 Essex
Career statistics
Competition FC List A
Matches 115 4
Runs scored 665 5
Batting average 7.47
100s/50s 0/0
Top score 36
Balls bowled
Wickets 321
Bowling average 28.15
5 wickets in innings 8
10 wickets in match 1
Best bowling 6/38
Catches/stumpings 40
Source: Cricinfo, 19 July 2013

Colin Hilton (26 September 1937 – 30 October 2015) was an English cricketer. He played for Lancashire between 1957 and 1963 and for Essex in 1964. He played as a professional for Morecambe Cricket Club in the Northern Cricket League during 1968 and 1969, setting a league record of 113 wickets during the 1968 season; this record remains unbeaten.