Wally Hammond

Nacimiento : 1903-06-19, Dover, Kent, England

Muerte : 1965-07-01

Historia

With over 50,000 first-class runs and a batting average of 58.45 in Tests, Hammond was the undisputed successor to Jack Hobbs as England's premier batsman. His bowling and slip fielding made him simply invaluable to the team during the Bradman era.

Películas

ESPN Legends of Cricket - Volume 3
ESPN Legends of Cricket - Volume 3
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