These wonderful photos showcase the cricket teams who played in the Leeds League during the 1990s. Teams from Division 1 such as Pool, Leeds Police, Esholt, Woodhouse, Kirkstall Educational and Division 2 teams including Olicanian, Garforth, Oulton, Pool Mills, Farsley Celtic, Otley Town, Khalsa and Cookridge. The photos are plucked from the Yorkshire Evening Post and are sure to evoke memories for a generation of those who love the sound of leather on willow. READ MORE: 24 famous faces who went to school in Leeds LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
1. Leeds League in the 1990s
Division 1 team Pool CC pictured in May 1997. Back row, from left, are Paul Huby, Clive Baldwin, Henry Paul, Benn Taylor, Richard Bolton, John Wood and Simon Burton. Front row, from left, are David Singleton, Paul Regan, Richard Carlton (captain) and Christopher Wilkinson. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty
2. Leeds League in the 1990s
Division1 side Leeds Police CC pictured in June 1997. Back row, from left, are Dane Whittleston (scorer), Andrew Kelly, Mohammed Akram, Bryn Wilson, Khurram Maqsood and Ghulam Rafique. Front row, from left, are Mohammed Tariq, Aafaq Shafi, Adil Mahmood, Andy Conboy and Nadir Iqbal. | Mark Bickerdike Photo: Mark Bickerdike
3. Leeds League in the 1990s
Esholt CC, who played in Division 1, pictured in June 1997. Back row, from left are Mohammed Wasim, Abid Sarwar, Paddy Meredith, Michael Brearley, Pillip Wilkinson and Khalid Mahmood. Front row, from left, are Geoff Wilkinson, Maz Bhatti, Mohammed Maroof, Fazal Hussain and Tony Armitage. | Mark Bickerdike Photo: Mark Bickerdike
4. Leeds League in the 1990s
Division 2 team Olicanian CC pictured in July 1997. Back row, from left, are Peter Spivey, Robert Kell, Toby Elkington, Keith Dawkins, Gerrard Moran, John Hardisty and Chris Law (scorer). Front row, from left, are Paul Wiltshire, Peter Blackwell, Adrian Cowgill (captain), Anthony Shirley and Giles Phillips. | Peter Thacker Photo: Peter Thacker
5. Leeds League in the 1990s
Garforth CC, who played in Division 2, pictured in July 1997. Back row, from left, are Chris Townsley (scorer), Mark Gummerson, Chris Wright, Simon Metcalf, Chris Walker, Ross Higham and Gary Edwards. Front row, from left, are Alan Wadeley, Phil Wood, Dave Hunt (captain), Graeme Buckle and Brian Butterworth. | Peter Thacker Photo: Peter Thacker
6. Leeds League in the 1990s
Division 2 side Oulton CC pictured in July 1997. Back row, from left, are James Crashley (scorer), Paul Gough, Steve Falkingham, Ricky Rotche, David Flint, Andy Wood and Steve Firth. Front row, from left, are Paul McDonald, Chris Stead, Kenny Matthewman (captain), Keith McDonald and Sean Tolley. | Peter Thacker Photo: Peter Thacker