WORCESTERSHIRE CCC have appointed Paul Pridgeon as an honorary life vice-president of the club.
Pridgeon has contributed to the club for more than 50 years both on and off the field.
The former pace bowler helped Worcestershire win three County Championship titles in 1974, 1988 and 1989.
He also helped the Pears win two Sunday League titles in 1987 and 1988.
Pridgeon cemented his place in the club’s history books over an 18-year career which saw him take 530 first-class and 217 List A wickets.
The 71-year-old becomes the club’s 16th vice-president and was awarded with honorary life membership last year.
Pridgeon said: “It’s a lovely recognition of my time at the club.
“I’ve been involved in so many ways, from playing and coaching to working on the board, and Worcestershire has always meant so much to me. It’s not something I expected, but I’m very grateful.”
Worcestershire CEO, Ashley Giles, added: “Paul has been an immense figure in Worcestershire’s history.
“Winning three County Championship titles is an incredible achievement, but his contributions since retiring from playing have been just as vital.
“His dedication to the club and the game makes this honour truly well deserved, and we look forward to seeing him at New Road for many years to come.”
He played non-league football for Kidderminster Harriers and Stourbridge before dedicating his sporting career to cricket.
Pridgeon co-led Worcestershire’s satellite academy alongside Dave Manning for three decades and also served as cricket professional at Shrewsbury School.
His work helped shape the careers of many players including current Pears pro’s Adam Finch, Ed Pollock and Harry Darley.
Pridgeon also served nine years on the Worcestershire board including four as vice-chair, a spell as acting chair and four years as chair of the cricket steering group which he founded.
