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Trueman's career in pictures

Fred Trueman bowling for Yorkshire against Essex at Brentwood in 1951

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Fred Trueman makes his Yorkshire debut in 1949 and is nicknamed "Fiery Fred" due to the pace he creates

1953 England cricket team at The Oval - Trueman is pictured top right

1953 England cricket team at The Oval - Trueman is pictured top right

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He makes his Test debut in 1952 against India and goes on to help England regain the Ashes in 1953

The Yorkshire team for the 1954 season, Fred Trueman pictured top right

The Yorkshire team for the 1954 season, Fred Trueman pictured top right

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Trueman is an integral part of the Yorkshire side that comes close to dethroning the dominant Surrey team of the 1950s

Colin Cowdrey catches Neil Hawke at slip

Colin Cowdrey catches Neil Hawke at slip

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The Yorkshireman becomes the first bowler to take 300 Test wickets when Colin Cowdrey catches Australia's Neil Hawke

Fred Trueman celebrates his 300th Test wicket

Fred Trueman celebrates his 300th Test wicket

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Trueman is congratulated by his team-mates after reaching the milestone in 1964 and he finishes with 307 Test wickets

Trueman, Basil D'Oliveira and Gary Sobers

Trueman, Basil D'Oliveira and Gary Sobers

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Trueman heads off for a tournament in Australia in 1968, along with Basil D'Oliveira and Gary Sobers

Trueman on Test Match Special

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After his 20-year playing career ends, Trueman moves to BBC Test Match Special where he is an expert analyst for 26 years

Trueman at his auction at London's Grosvenor Hotel

Trueman at his auction at London's Grosvenor Hotel

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Trueman decides to auction off his cricket memorabilia on his 70th birthday in 2001, raising £50,000

Trueman at his auction

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The ball he took his 300th Test wicket with generates most interest, selling for £16,000

Fred Trueman

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He is diagnosed with a form of lung cancer in May 2006 and passes away at a Yorkshire hospital on 1 July, 2006 aged 75

Headingley flags are put to halfmast during England's ODI against Sri Lanka

Headingley flags are put to halfmast during England's ODI against Sri Lanka

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As a mark of respect, flags at Trueman's homeground Headingley are put to halfmast as England take on Sri Lanka

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Related to this story:

England cricket hero Trueman dies (01 Jul 06 | Cricket )
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