Schoolboy suggest a game of ping pong to W G Grace
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Schoolboy suggest a game of ping pong to W G Grace
" I should like to play you at ping pong" !! A young schoolboy suggests a sensible choice of sporting contest when faced with the colossus of the cricketing world, Dr W G Grace, a man not known for giving any sort of quarter, no matter how lowly the opposition he faced. A quite wonderful postcard from the Master of the humourous postcard in the early 1900s, Lance Thackeray. Date: 1902
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Media ID 11561634
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Alternative Batsman Batsmen Batting Contest Cricket Cricketer Cricketing Giant Grace Greatest Lance Pads Ping Player Pong Schoolboy Sporting Suggesting Tennis Thackeray 1902
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this delightful turn-of-the-century postcard, a young schoolboy confidently approaches the colossal figure of W.G. Grace, the greatest cricketer of his time, with an unexpected proposal. The legendary cricketer, known for his intimidating presence and unyielding competitive spirit, is depicted here in full cricket regalia, complete with his iconic beard, pads, and bat. The schoolboy, on the other hand, is casually dressed and holds a small ping pong paddle, a sensible choice of weapon for a contest against the cricketing titan. The scene is set in a serene garden, with lush greenery and a picturesque pond in the background. The boy's audacious suggestion, "I should like to play you at ping pong," is sure to have taken Grace by surprise. The humourous postcard is the creation of Lance Thackeray, a master of the humourous postcard in the early 1900s. The image captures the spirit of the era, where the impossible seemed possible, and the underdog was always given a chance to challenge the mighty. The postcard is a fascinating glimpse into the history of sports and the playful nature of the British society during that period. It also highlights the contrast between the two figures, the young and the old, the small and the giant, and the seemingly insignificant and the legendary. The postcard is a testament to the enduring appeal of sports, the spirit of competition, and the power of imagination. Date: 1902 Subjects: W.G. Grace, cricket, cricketer, cricketing, schoolboy, suggesting, alternative contest, sport, sporting, ping pong, table tennis, giant, greatest player, beard, pads, bat, Lance Thackeray, history, historical.
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