Derbyshire played 28 games in the County Championship, and one match against the touring New Zealanders.
They won 15 matches including the game against the New Zealanders and lost six to finish third in the County Championship.
[1] Worthington also played for England in Test matches touring Australia.
Dusty Rhodes began his long and successful bowling career for Derbyshire during the season.
The only other newcomer, Howard Sherwin played one career first class match for the club in 1937.