A Complex Man

[fredfertang]

A Complex Man

Recent generations do not have a monopoly on cricketers with opaque personalities, and in this feature Martin takes a look at one of the better known examples



Walter Hammond

 

[Teja.]

That's a great article, Fred. Always wanted to know more about Hammond.

 

[harsh.ag]

Loved it. So much more to this man than meets the eye. Really gave a sense of his life. One of your best articles, IMO.

 

[CWB304]

Great article, thanks.

 

[BoyBrumby]

Superlatives fail one. One of fred's best and that's high praise indeed.

The only omission I can think of, and I'm sure I haven't imagined it, is Walter's return, deep into middle age, to the first class game after several years away. I'm sure I recall a very poignant article written about the great man's hollow return. Very much "lion in winter" stuff.

 

[fredfertang]

You haven't imagined it Brumbers - you mean this story Cricket Web - Features: Walter Hammond - The Way it Was

 

[stumpski]

I've said as much before, but David Foot's book The Reasons Why is highly recommended.

 

[Burgey]

Great read, Tangy. Terrific stuff.