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Frank Tyson footage from the 1954-55 Ashes?

rivera213

U19 Vice-Captain
Peeps,

Can anyone point me in the right direction to find some footage (in real time) of the 1954-55 Ashes, particularly of Frank Tyson?

I'd especially love to see him bowl on the hard, fast, greeny wicket Melbourne had before the early 80's.

Tyson on that wicket with the insane wind behind him would've been something to watch.

Cheers

- Steve
 

fredfertang

Cricket Web: All-Time Legend
It's a bit disappointing really - unlike the footage on there of Harold Larwood at his peak, which is superb, but then I'm a tad biased on that one :)
 

rivera213

U19 Vice-Captain
It's a bit disappointing really - unlike the footage on there of Harold Larwood at his peak, which is superb, but then I'm a tad biased on that one :)
I was disappointed that there are only 2 clips.

I've e-mailed the BBC twice and got no reply. I know they have a cricket archive, my grandad worked there for 30 years!


The DVDs Story of the Ashes & Cricket the Great bowlers has some as well..
Cool, I'll check it out.


From youtube - make of it what you will


YouTube - Vintage Clip : Frank Tyson (Cricket)
Ja, I've seen that before. It's a slowed down clip of 1 of those on Movie Tone.


Long strides in his approach and maybe a hint of hyper-extension about the elbow too?
There certainly looks like hyper-extension but Ive never had a problem with that. It does appear pretty clear though
I don't mind the hyper-extension either. His arm is still "straight" and a long way from being a throwing action. I wouldn't ban it if I had the power.
 

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