[2] Sidebottom was born in Shawlands, Barnsley, Yorkshire, and started off as a professional footballer, playing as a central defender.
Sidebottom also had a cricketing career, and first played for Yorkshire in 1973, but did not win his county cap until 1980.
A rare highlight came in 1987 when the county won the limited-over Benson and Hedges Cup, Sidebottom being at the wicket in the final as the win was secured.
After the ban ended, he was a surprise call up for the Trent Bridge Test in 1985 against Australia, where he took 1 for 65 before limping off injured.
A left-arm fast bowler, he has played cricket for both Yorkshire and Nottinghamshire, and has also represented England in both Tests and One Day Internationals.