Tuesday, 10 March 2009

Who wants to be an opening batsman?

Cricketer Sir Jack Hobbs (1882-1963), depicted on a cigarette card in 1926 by cartoonist caricaturist Alick P.F. Ritchie. If you 've seen the film Slumdog Millionaire you'll know why his picture is here. 
* Jack Hobbs played 61 Test matches between 1908 and 1930. He received a knighthood in 1953. 
* Gates at the Oval cricket ground were named the Hobbs Gates in his honour and the Hobbs Pavilion (now a restaurant) is situated on Parker's Piece in Cambridge.