His ability as a bowler of considerable pace and exceptional straightness, who made the batsmen play every ball was clearly revealed.
[2] He made his debut in first-class cricket for Derbyshire against Surrey when he sensationally dismissed Andy Sandham with his first ball.
Copson also took 8 for 64 against Sussex on a good pitch, and the following year took 103 wickets, but could not dislodge Farnes and Bowes from the Test team.
At last, Copson played his first Test against the West Indies in 1939 at Lord's and did not disappoint, taking nine wickets on a blameless pitch,[1] including five in the first innings.
[4] From 1958 to 1967, Copson was a first-class umpire,[1] but persistent health problems took so much toll, that he died in Clay Cross, Derbyshire, at the age of 63 in 1971.