John Hancock

John Hancock		Biography John Hancock (known to many as 'The Major') joined the Club in 1977, taking 29 wickets and taking part in 2 century partnerships during that season. Scored an unbeaten 54 against Tynedale on his debut. Was part of the Committee assigned to prepare for the Club Centenary in 1980. As a member of the M.C.C was instrumental in arranging for their 4 visits to play Ponteland sides. (He can also be seen on the Botham's Ashes 1981 Video as Botham walks off after his pair at Lords) Recieved the Jameson Trophy for Services to the Club in 1979 and the Bowyer Memorial Trophy for 2XI Performance of the Season in 1981 after his century against Kirkley. After the retirement of Tom Barlow, John became Chairman of the Club in 1984, holding the post until he stood down in 1995.
Batting	RHB
Bowling	OB
Debut	1977

Honours

Club Chairman: 1984 - 1995

Bowyer Trophy: 2XI Performance of Season 1981 (Club)

Northumberland 'D' Division (2XI) Winner 1981 (16 matches)

Jameson Cup: Services to the Club 1979

Northumberland 'D' Division (2XI) Winner 1979 (4 matches)

Club Records

1XI 100 Partnerships

2XI 100 Partnerships

Centuries

Best Seasons

Runs

Wickets

Catch

1XI

384 - 1977

29 - 1977

3 - 1977

2XI

432 - 1981

28 - 1986

9 - 1982

Midweek

Friendly

Highest Score

West Wylam

Away

1XI League

23/07/1977

Best Bowling

4-28

Corbridge

Home

1XI League

29/08/1977

Highest Score

104

Kirkley

Home

2XI League

29/08/1981

Best Bowling

6-33

N.E.E.R.C

Away

2XI League

28/04/1984

Ponteland Career (1977 - 1989)

Team	Mtch	Inn	NO	Runs	HS	50	100	Avge	Overs	Mdns	Runs	Wkts	Avge	Best	5 wkt	Ctch	RO
1XI League	52	50	5	730	78	4		16.22	265.1	42	801	49	16.34	4-28		6
2XI League	114	103	18	2068	104	9	1	24.33	804	151	1941	148	13.11	6-33	5	34
Midweek	5	3	0	13	8			4.33	12	1	48	2	24.00	2-9		2
Friendly	3	3	2	78	69*	1		78.00	12.4	2	65	2	32.50	2-2		1
1XI Cup	6	6	1	34	20*			6.80	2	0	31	0		0-31		1
2XI Cup	15	13	6	202	43*			28.86	174	6	112	13	8.62	4-16		4