Alec Bedser

Pothas · 04-04-2010, 06:07 PM

BBC Sport - Cricket - England Test bowling great Sir Alec Bedser dies

One of England crickets true greats.

Had a very long and fantastic life but still a very sad day, It feels like that generation has now left us.

BoyBrumby · 04-04-2010, 06:16 PM

Vale Sir Alec.

A very good knock indeed.

Zinzan · 04-04-2010, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by BoyBrumby

Vale Sir Alec.

A very good knock indeed.

Fine innings indeed, close to a century

Craig · 04-04-2010, 07:03 PM

Nooooooooooooo!

archie mac · 04-04-2010, 08:24 PM

It shames me to say; the first thing I thought of was how much more my signed book by him and his brother will now be worth

A great player RIP

Himannv · 05-04-2010, 12:44 AM

Oh no. Thats very sad. One of the truly great players around and a fantastic bowler by any standards. In many ways I think he's actually underrated.

RIP

zaremba · 05-04-2010, 12:47 AM

RIP. Great player.

bagapath · 05-04-2010, 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Himannv

Oh no. Thats very sad. One of the truly great players around and a fantastic bowler by any standards. In many ways I think he's actually underrated.

RIP

made it to bradman's XI. must have been a proud moment in his life. what a wonderful career. and a long, healthy life. condolences to family and friends.

bagapath · 05-04-2010, 12:51 AM

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Originally Posted by archie mac

It shames me to say; the first thing I thought of was how much more my signed book by him and his brother will now be worth

I will start with $50. u game?

pasag · 05-04-2010, 12:58 AM

Rip

fredfertang · 05-04-2010, 01:50 AM

About four years ago I met Sir Alec at his home in Woking. He'd have made a terrific stand up comedian - he was a bit of a grumpy old soldier, in a friendly way, who only smiled once in the couple of hours I was there - as I was leaving I asked him to sign the books by or about him that I had brought with me. As he did the last of them he threw a stern headmasterly look at my briefcase and then at me and pointedly asked me where his book on the 58/59 tour was. I was completely taken in by the deadpan look and like a naughty 13 year old started blurting out that I already had three books on that tour, limited shelf space etc. Then I realised that was hardly the best thing to say and just started blabbering - I dare say it was a matter of a few seconds but it seemed like about 20 minutes before a huge grin spread across his previously inscrutable face and I realised that in fact he did have a sense of humour - lovely bloke

Dissector · 05-04-2010, 01:55 AM

A calypso song in honour of Alec Bedser.

I wouldn't rate him as an all-time great (his record outside England was quite ordinary) but unquestionably a very fine player and brilliant in English conditions. I believe he was a genuine medium pacer and not fast-medium and probably has a strong case for being the best medium pace bowler since Barnes.

archie mac · 05-04-2010, 02:06 AM

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Originally Posted by bagapath

I will start with $50. u game?

I never sell, speak to my kids in 50 years (I hope)

Hurricane · 05-04-2010, 02:46 AM

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Originally Posted by fredfertang

About four years ago I met Sir Alec at his home in Woking. He'd have made a terrific stand up comedian - he was a bit of a grumpy old soldier, in a friendly way, who only smiled once in the couple of hours I was there - as I was leaving I asked him to sign the books by or about him that I had brought with me. As he did the last of them he threw a stern headmasterly look at my briefcase and then at me and pointedly asked me where his book on the 58/59 tour was. I was completely taken in by the deadpan look and like a naughty 13 year old started blurting out that I already had three books on that tour, limited shelf space etc. Then I realised that was hardly the best thing to say and just started blabbering - I dare say it was a matter of a few seconds but it seemed like about 20 minutes before a huge grin spread across his previously inscrutable face and I realised that in fact he did have a sense of humour - lovely bloke

Great story thanks for sharing.

flibbertyjibber · 05-04-2010, 03:02 AM

RIP to one of our finest.

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Pothas Cricketer Of The Year Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Surbiton, UK Posts: 8,454	Alec Bedser BBC Sport - Cricket - England Test bowling great Sir Alec Bedser dies One of England crickets true greats. Had a very long and fantastic life but still a very sad day, It feels like that generation has now left us. Last edited by Pothas; 04-04-2010 at 06:09 PM.

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BoyBrumby Englishman Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Doing the stance Posts: 42,629	Vale Sir Alec. A very good knock indeed. __________________ *- As featured in The Independent.* "This is not the time for namby-pamby promising youngsters who might just do something; not the time for building for the future. Pragmatism rules and they don't come more pragmatic than Rogers." - Victor Marks makes the case for stiff-legged and stiff-armed 35 year old left-handers in Ashes squads

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archie mac Cricket Web Staff Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: canberra Australia Posts: 10,668	It shames me to say; the first thing I thought of was how much more my signed book by him and his brother will now be worth A great player RIP __________________ You know it makes sense.

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05-04-2010, 12:44 AM	#6 (permalink)
Himannv International Captain Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: SL Posts: 6,167	Oh no. Thats very sad. One of the truly great players around and a fantastic bowler by any standards. In many ways I think he's actually underrated. RIP

05-04-2010, 12:47 AM	#7 (permalink)
zaremba Cricketer Of The Year Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: chez les Ashes Posts: 8,726	RIP. Great player.

05-04-2010, 01:50 AM	#11 (permalink)
fredfertang Cricket Web Staff Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: high dudgeon Posts: 9,721	About four years ago I met Sir Alec at his home in Woking. He'd have made a terrific stand up comedian - he was a bit of a grumpy old soldier, in a friendly way, who only smiled once in the couple of hours I was there - as I was leaving I asked him to sign the books by or about him that I had brought with me. As he did the last of them he threw a stern headmasterly look at my briefcase and then at me and pointedly asked me where his book on the 58/59 tour was. I was completely taken in by the deadpan look and like a naughty 13 year old started blurting out that I already had three books on that tour, limited shelf space etc. Then I realised that was hardly the best thing to say and just started blabbering - I dare say it was a matter of a few seconds but it seemed like about 20 minutes before a huge grin spread across his previously inscrutable face and I realised that in fact he did have a sense of humour - lovely bloke

05-04-2010, 01:55 AM	#12 (permalink)
Dissector International Debutant Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: India Posts: 2,101	A calypso song in honour of Alec Bedser. I wouldn't rate him as an all-time great (his record outside England was quite ordinary) but unquestionably a very fine player and brilliant in English conditions. I believe he was a genuine medium pacer and not fast-medium and probably has a strong case for being the best medium pace bowler since Barnes.

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flibbertyjibber Cricketer Of The Year Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: England Posts: 7,940	RIP to one of our finest.

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