Sailor Young was an all rounder for England at the turn of the century.
He only played two tests, and was thought to have no impact on cricket, or the greater world.
However in the 80s a porn star named his alias Sailor Hung.
It was an obvious homage to this Essex and England player, and well overdue.
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Sailor Young’s ‘status’ of all-rounder was not in reference to his cricket playing, but his playing in other areas. He was the origin of the saying, “Hello Sailor!”