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He played 14 times for the Iron in the early 1980s, even playing for the club on Boxing Day 1983 - three days before departing on a winter tour with the England cricket team.
But it was, of course, his legendary displays as captain of England that he was presented with the award for.
As an all-rounder, he played in 102 Test matches for England after making his international bow in 1977.
His greatest moment came in 1981, when he single-handedly won the Ashes series against Australia.
When he retired in 1992 he had claimed 383 Test wickets, and hit 5,200 runs.
As well as his sporting heroics, he raised £4.5 million pounds towards leukemia research.
He was presented with the award by fellow cricket legend Viv Richards, who jokingly said: "He taught me how to drink!
"He was what professionalism was all about. He was competitive, a wonderful friend and a very special person."