| Name | John Nicholls |
| Nicknames | Jonty, La La, Bucket hands. |
| Debut | 1987. Appearances 221 |
| Football | West Bromwich Albion |
| Fascinating fact | Has the biggest human hands ever in history, as certified by Norris McWhirter and the Guinness Book of Records. |
| Best figures | 5-7 and 65 Runs 585 Wkts 270 Catches 54 DNB’s 136!! |
A bona fide Walsall Health legend and pioneer of the La La delivery which has been the ruin of many a poor unsuspecting batsman.
Etched into the history books of The Elf with his prowess in the field, with the bat (where his French cricket style of batting has won plaudits from Walsall to Willenhall) and with the ball (taking his 250th wicket against Highwood Park in September 2014).
See Tales from the Cricket Bag in which our hero features regularly….
Jonty has contributed so much to the Elf, and is still one of the few original members of that 1987 team to still be playing today. With 270 wkts to his name, Jonty is the only player in club history to take back to back 5-fors, and one of only 3 players to register a hat-trick. Jonty has also amassed a record 136 DNB’s. A real travesty, considering he has a top score of 65.
Awards…
Bowler of the Year 1994 2002 2009
Clubman of the Year 2000 2003
Walsall Health Cricket Club 
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