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Famous People #1-20 (1973) by Brooke Bond Tea

Written by Virginia Shakeland, drawn by Angus McBride.

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The Gentlemen's team captained by Dr W.G. Grace photographed by Hawkins & Co of Brighton at Lord's cricket ground prior to the annual match against the Players, 9th July 1894

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England team v. Australia at Trent Bridge [1899] 

Back row: Dick Barlow [umpire], Tom Hayward, George Hirst, Billy Gunn, J.T. Hearne [12th man], Bill Storer [wicket keeper], Bill Brockwell, V.A. Titchmarsh [umpire].  Middle row: C.B. Fry, K.S. Ranjitsinhji, W.G. Grace (captain), Stanley Jackson.  Front row: Wilfred Rhodes, Johnny Tyldesley.

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Gentlemen, captained by W. G. Grace, versus Players at Lord’s [1899]

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“A cricketer’s life is a life of splendid freedom, healthy effort, endless variety, and delightful good fellowship." 

W. G. Grace

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Tom Hayward, playing for Surrey and England, was the second batsman after WG Grace to score 100 centuries. He past 1000 runs in every season from 1895 to 1914. Opening with Jack Hobbs, the pair had opening stands of 100 or more forty times.

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The Prince of Wales and WG Grace [1911]  

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“When you win the toss - bat. If you are in doubt, think about it, then bat. If you have very big doubts, consult a colleague then bat.” W. G. Grace