Eglinton and Ireland legend SCOTT HUEY has been inducted into the Hall of Fame by the Cricket Writers of Ireland.

Scott played 36 times for Ireland in a career spanning sixteen years from 1951 to 1966, taking 112 wickets at 20.66, with an economy rate of under two and a half runs per over. Never once did he fail to claim a wicket.

He took five wickets in an innings on seven occasions including against West Indies, and Ireland's Test opponents last week, New Zealand. Perhaps his most famous scalp is that of Sir Len Hutton, in his last first-class match.

Scott’s impact on cricket in his North West province is legendary, where he led his club Eglinton, to a period of league and cup successes hitherto unknown to them.

In the 1953 final win over Ardmore, he took a hat-trick and together with Sammy Jeffrey turned around a deficit to record a four-wicket win.
 
In a game where a five-wicket haul is considered noteworthy, his bowling claimed three 9 wicket hauls and in two innings he took all 10, on both occasions against arch rivals Donemana

Given those sort of performances his selection for The Gentlemen of Ireland was assured, seeing off competition from two other established international slow left armers in Jack Bowden and Sonny Hool.

He topped the first-class averages in the UK thanks to his legendary feat in the first-class match against the MCC, where he took 14 wickets across the two-innings, a record that still stands to this day.

Dr Tim Huey and the ball with which his father took 14 wickets.

Renowned as a deep thinker and shrewd tactician about the game, he led the unfancied North West to the title in the first Guinness Cup interprovincial series in 1966.

"Scott was always trying to win the game, rather than settling for a draw," said George Brolly senior, a part of that 1966 side. "He was very analytical, and sought counsel from all the team about opposition weaknesses, storing it away for future use. He was way ahead of his time, and a great leader."

While Scott Huey was a remarkable cricketer, he was also a multi-talented sportsman, in fact a dual International, representing Ireland at Badminton, while also playing hockey for Ulster at Interprovincial level.

Ger Siggins presented the award to Scott's son Tim and his wife Alison at the Test match, where they were guests of Cricket Ireland for the presentation, while Ian Johnston delivered the tribute speech at lunch on the second day.