Wisden Obituary

John Mortimore

Apr 8, 2015 John Mortimore was one of the most consistent off-spinners in England. Tall, angular and with a classical action, he deceived batsmen with flight and artful changes of pace

Obituary: John Mortimore, 1933-2014

A long-standing West Country servant

Feb 14, 2014 John Mortimore, who has died at the age of 80, was a lean and stately offspinner, who was a stapole of the Gloucestershire side for a quarter of a century and also won nine England caps at the height of his prowess.