Getting To Know The Gentle Giant - From Those Who Did Know Him

[SJS]

Getting To Know The Gentle Giant - From Those Who Did Know Him

RIP: Sir Alexander Victor Bedser (1909-2010)

[L Trumper]

A great piece.
May be you should publish an article every week for players of bygone era with all those beautiful quotes and paraphrases.

[James]

Getting To Know The Gentle Giant - A Personal Memory

In 2007 Martin was fortunate enough to meet Sir Alec Bedser at his home. These are his memories of the day.

[wpdavid]

Thank you so much for taking the time to put together a quite beautiful piece. I enjoyed it enormously.

Oh, and I enjoyed the Roy Ullyett cartoon too! haven't seen one of his for years.

[SaeedAnwar]

did he face bradman in international matches or just county?

[stumpski]

Bedser bowled to Bradman in two Ashes series: 1946-47 and 1948, as well as various matches between touring sides and counties/states.

Great features guys.

[zaremba]

Both excellent pieces - well done to you both, and thanks. They have made my evening.

[SaeedAnwar]

one question SJS, how old are you? I am assuming 70 or 80?

[stumpski]

on behalf of my colleague.


Nearer 60, I believe.

[The Sean]

Both wonderful, as to be expected from such exalted contributors. Great stuff gents.

[thierry henry]

one question SJS, how old are you? I am assuming 70 or 80?

SJS, I believe you got the year of birth wrong at the top of the thread?

[Sanz]

Pretty amazing stuff SJS, have not had chance to read the other yet.