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Cricket at Blackheath
Kent host Surrey at the Rectory Field ground, Blackheath. Famous Surrey batsman Jack Hobbs is at the crease, and has been permitted to have a runner (seen at square leg) as he was suffering a severe headache. Date: July 1932
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1932 Batsman Blackheath Cricket Festival Hobbs Jack Match Rectory Runner Surrey Week
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1. Title: "A Legend's Struggle: Jack Hobbs Battles Through a Severe Headache at Blackheath, Kent, 1932" This evocative photograph captures a pivotal moment in the history of cricket at Blackheath, Kent, as Surrey County Cricket Club took on the home team in the Festival Week match at the picturesque Rectory Field ground. The date was July 1932, and the man at the crease, with a determined look in his eyes, was none other than the legendary Surrey and England batsman, Jack Hobbs. Jack Hobbs, nicknamed "The Master," was one of the greatest cricketers of all time. Known for his exceptional batting skills and unyielding spirit, he had already amassed an impressive record of 19,526 first-class runs by this point in his career. However, as the sun beat down on the lush green field, Hobbs was not at his best. A severe headache had left him unable to continue batting without assistance. The rules of cricket at the time allowed for a runner to be employed in such circumstances to help the batsman navigate the field and make it back to the crease after scoring runs. In this photograph, the runner, dressed in white, can be seen standing at square leg, ready to assist Hobbs in his battle against the Kent bowlers. The Festival Week match at Blackheath was a significant event in the cricket calendar, attracting large crowds and showcasing the very best of the sport. This photograph not only encapsulates the spirit of the game during this era but also highlights the resilience and determination of one of its greatest champions. Jack Hobbs, with the support of his runner, continued to fight through his discomfort, scoring 23 valuable runs before eventually being dismissed. The legacy of this moment, and the remarkable career of Jack Hobbs, lives on in the annals of cricket history.
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