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Which former Yorkshire cricketer is known for his famous "fiery Fred" nickname?
Fred Trueman
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Fred Trueman, a fast bowler who played for Yorkshire between 1949 and 1968, was nicknamed "fiery Fred" due to his aggressive bowling style and fiery temperament on the field. Trueman took 1,745 first-class wickets for Yorkshire.
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