Cricketer (Wicket-keeper)
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Key moments and achievements from Arnold Long's life.
Arnold was born
· Cheam, Surrey, England
Career Milestone
Arnold Long became Surrey County Cricket Club's first-choice wicketkeeper in 1962, beginning a distinguished career behind the stumps at The Oval. In that same year, he set Surrey records with 74 catches and 91 dismissals in a single season, records that still stand.
Career Milestone
Arnold Long became Surrey County Cricket Club's first-choice wicketkeeper in 1962, beginning a distinguished career behind the stumps at The Oval. In that same year, he set Surrey records with 74 catches and 91 dismissals in a single season, records that still stand.
Team Championship
Long was a key member of the Surrey side that won the County Championship in 1971. His reliable wicketkeeping and left-handed batting contributed to the club's success during one of its most competitive eras in English county cricket.
Team Championship
Long was a key member of the Surrey side that won the County Championship in 1971. His reliable wicketkeeping and left-handed batting contributed to the club's success during one of its most competitive eras in English county cricket.
Career Record
Over his 15-year career with Surrey from 1960 to 1975, Arnold Long claimed 805 dismissals, placing him third in the county's all-time wicketkeeping records. His consistency and skill behind the stumps made him one of the most respected wicketkeepers in Surrey's storied history.
Career Record
Over his 15-year career with Surrey from 1960 to 1975, Arnold Long claimed 805 dismissals, placing him third in the county's all-time wicketkeeping records. His consistency and skill behind the stumps made him one of the most respected wicketkeepers in Surrey's storied history.
Team Championship
After moving to Sussex, Long captained the club between 1978 and 1980. Under his leadership, Sussex won the 1978 Gillette Cup, one of English cricket's premier knockout competitions. The victory remains one of the highlights of Sussex's cricketing history.
Team Championship
After moving to Sussex, Long captained the club between 1978 and 1980. Under his leadership, Sussex won the 1978 Gillette Cup, one of English cricket's premier knockout competitions. The victory remains one of the highlights of Sussex's cricketing history.
Career Record
Over a 20-year first-class cricket career, Arnold Long claimed 1,046 victims across 452 matches as a wicketkeeper. This remarkable tally across two counties — Surrey and Sussex — placed him among the most prolific wicketkeepers in English county cricket history.
Career Record
Over a 20-year first-class cricket career, Arnold Long claimed 1,046 victims across 452 matches as a wicketkeeper. This remarkable tally across two counties — Surrey and Sussex — placed him among the most prolific wicketkeepers in English county cricket history.
Administrative Role
Long took over from Jimmy Fulford as chairman of Surrey's cricket committee in 1991, bringing his deep understanding of both the game and human nature to the administrative role. His decades of playing experience made him ideally suited to guide the club's cricketing direction.
Administrative Role
Long took over from Jimmy Fulford as chairman of Surrey's cricket committee in 1991, bringing his deep understanding of both the game and human nature to the administrative role. His decades of playing experience made him ideally suited to guide the club's cricketing direction.
Arnold Long passed away
