W.G. Grace batting in the Nets at Lord's, 1895
Dr. William Gilbert Grace (1848-1915), practising his batting in the nets at Lord's Cricket Ground, 1895. As can be seen, a large crowd has gathered to watch the Doctor's technique. Arguably the finest cricketer of his era, Grace scored 126 first-class centuries while playing for England and Gloucestershire
Picture No
10218944
Media ID
45994507
Size
5663px x 4263px
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Credit
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Source
Sporting and Dramatic News. 1895. page 36. By Thomas Downey
Date
1895
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