Homage to a Centenarian

[fredfertang]

Homage to a Centenarian

Former South African pace bowler Norman Gordon celebrates his 100th birthday today, the first Test cricketer to do so. In this feature Martin pays tribute to him.

 

[adub]

Amazing that its taken so long for a test cricketer to raise the bat for a ton. Happy birthday Norman.

 

[Days of Grace]

Excellent article. He also said that Hadlee is out on his own as a bowler. Champion.

 

[Quaggas]

HB Norman, and great article Martin.

Hillbrow resident - wasn't there an interview posted here about a year ago or so?

 

[James]

Happy Birthday Norman, and more awesome work by Martin

 

[Prince EWS]

What a great day to have a birthday...

 

[Burgey]

Opened this with trepidation thinking someone was taking the piss.

Well done him, and I presume it's Happy Birthday to Cribbeh, too.

 

[BlazeDragon]

Happy Birthday.

Historical day in cricket history.

 

[a massive zebra]

Great article Martin and hearty congratulations to Mr Gordon. Given your comments in the last paragraph of the article, you may be interested in the following clips which feature very brief footage of Jack Gregory bowling.

England vs Australia, 4th Test, Manchester, 1921

Australia vs England, 2nd Test, Melbourne, 1925

Australia vs England, 4th Test, Melbourne, 1925

Preview of the 1926 Ashes Tour

England vs Australia, 2nd Test, Lord's, 1926
THE 2ND TEST MATCH AT LORDS including CUTS - British Pathe
SECOND TEST MATCH AT LORDS... (CONTINUED) - British Pathe

England vs Australia, 5th Test, The Oval, 1926
‪England's Glorious Victory! (1926)‬‏ - YouTube
THE ASHES ARE OURS - OVAL - British Pathe

 

[Woodster]

Great piece Martin, thoroughly enjoyed the article. My cricketing knowledge of some of the players from history is not what it should be, but I can always rely on you to keep me informed!

 

[stumpski]

101 today. Wonder if he's watching his successors at Headingley.