In 45 years of wicket keeping, the amateur league cricketer has broken every finger and both his thumbs.
Reluctant to seek medical attention for fear of losing his place in the team he would simply apply a frozen bag of peas and let nature take its course.
When doctors finally did get a chance to examine his hands three years ago - his thumb was so badly injured it needed to be pinned in place - they were so amazed they took scores of photographs and asked to use them in lectures.