Wilfred Rhodes' 4204 First-Class Wickets

Like Jack Hobbs, Wilfred Rhodes played in a less strenuous era, such that it was possible for him to bowl his slow left-arm spin for England well into his fifties. 4204 career wickets is a testament to his longevity in the game, although you don't set this kind of record without being competitive. To be sure that Rhodes' record will never be topped, you need only look at Muttiah Muralitharan, who took roughly half as many wickets in a twenty-year career.