Hedley Verity - A Study in Greatness

[fredfertang]

Hedley Verity - A Study in Greatness

This week saw the 70th anniversary of the death of Hedley Verity, the most accomplished cricketer to lose his life in action in the Second World War. In this feature Martin tells his story.

 

[BoyBrumby]

As we know the ending before we begin, it's nigh on impossible to read without a lump in the throat. A great piece, as ever.

I think Hedley has become the first to be immortalised by both fred and Half Man Half Biscuit too.

 

[kyear2]

As we know the ending before we begin, it's nigh on impossible to read without a lump in the throat. A great piece, as ever.

I think Hedley has become the first to be immortalised by both fred and Half Man Half Biscuit too.

Yes I agree, llike when I was watching Senna the other day.

Great piece as usual Fred.

 

[Furball]

Makes you wonder how many wickets he could have taken had the war not gotten in the way.

 

[smash84]

well written and quite moving