"Arthur Shrewsbury in Private Life" by Dick Lilley

[neville cardus]

"Arthur Shrewsbury in private life was a man of many distinct peculiarities. He was naturally of a serious disposition, and did not enter into the usual sociabilities of life. He was fond of sitting down and talking cricket shop, but at the conclusion of the day's play he was never to be found associating with his confrères, but, whenever at all practicable, he would make speedy tracks towards his own home. This was one of his most pronounced characteristics, and during the month he was with us [coaching] he frequently left Birmingham in the evening and returned the following morning." - ''Twenty Four Years of Cricket'', p. 24-25

 

[archie mac]

"Arthur Shrewsbury in private life was a man of many distinct peculiarities. He was naturally of a serious disposition, and did not enter into the usual sociabilities of life. He was fond of sitting down and talking cricket shop, but at the conclusion of the day's play he was never to be found associating with his confrères, but, whenever at all practicable, he would make speedy tracks towards his own home. This was one of his most pronounced characteristics, and during the month he was with us [coaching] he frequently left Birmingham in the evening and returned the following morning." - ''Twenty Four Years of Cricket'', p. 24-25

A very good read that book

I read a bio of Shrewsbury ('Give me Arthur'), the author does not think he left 'so he could sleep in his own bed, but because he was workaholic

I always find it fascinating that there is no picture of AS without his hat

 

[neville cardus]

A very good read that book

I found it a overly diplomatic. This snippet is probably the only uncomplimentary word that Dick utters about anyone.

I read a bio of Shrewsbury ('Give me Arthur'), the author

Wynne-Thomas?

does not think he left 'so he could sleep in his own bed, but because he was workaholic

What did he do away from the game? I can only think of his enterprises with Shaw.

I always find it fascinating that there is no picture of AS without his hat

He was bald, apparently, and, like Bradman late in his career, did his best to hide it.

 

[archie mac]

I found it a overly diplomatic. This snippet is probably the only uncomplimentary word that Dick utters about anyone.

Wynne-Thomas?


What did he do away from the game? I can only think of his enterprises with Shaw.

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I quite liked it

Yes Wynne-Thomas, great read

He ran a sports supply store, and did pretty well

 

[neville cardus]

I quite liked it

As did I. I'd've enjoyed it more, though, had it not been written with so light a pen.

Yes Wynne-Thomas, great read

I really don't have enough of that man's work (which is odd, given that the first cricket book I ever read was his).

He ran a sports supply store, and did pretty well

Work workaholics generally do.

 

[SJS]

I always find it fascinating that there is no picture of AS without his hat

..or cap.

I find this one the best. A painting of him in the fields.

 

[archie mac]

..or cap.

I find this one the best. A painting of him in the fields.

 

[neville cardus]

Lovely.