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Final farewells to hero Trueman

Fred Trueman
Fred Trueman was the first man to take 300 Test wickets

Cricketers past and present are to gather in North Yorkshire for the funeral of one of the game's greats, Fred Trueman, who has died aged 75.

Trueman, who played 67 Tests, died of lung cancer last Saturday.

The Yorkshire and England cricketer - known as "Fiery Fred" for his fast bowling skill - will be buried in Bolton Abbey Priory Church graveyard.

Rare film footage will be included in a tribute to 'Fiery Fred: A Yorkshire Legend' on BBC One at 1900 BST.



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