Archie Ledbrooke, a sports reporter for the "Daily Mirror" and the first treasurer of the Cricket Writers' Club, came up with the idea for the award, which was first presented in 1950, when Roy Tattersall of Lancashire was the recipient.
Archie Ledbrooke came up with the idea for the award. Archie Ledbrooke was a sports reporter for the "Daily Mirror" and the first treasurer of the Cricket Writers' Club. The award was first presented in 1950. Roy Tattersall of Lancashire was the recipient.