Charlie Parker, who took 3,278 wickets in first-class cricket, was born on October 14, 1882

Late English spinner Charles Warrington Leonard Parker, who took 3,278 wickets in first-class cricket, was born on October 14, 1882. Only two bowlers took more wickets than Parker in first-class cricket history. Parker played for Gloucestershire county. He played 635 first-class matches. He played one Test for England, taking two wickets against Australia in 1921.