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Wally Hammond

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English cricket player (1903-1965)

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Walter Reginald Hammond was an English first-class cricketer who played for Gloucestershire in a career that lasted from 1920 to 1951. Beginning as a professional, he later became an amateur and was appointed captain of England. Hammond was primarily a middle-order batsman.

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Lord Harris, who was instrumental in Hammond's being unable to play for Gloucestershire in 1922, in his playing daysLord Harris, who was instrumental in Hammond's being unable to play for Gloucestershire in 1922, in his playing daysSydney Cricket Ground during a cricket match in the 1930s. Hammond scored many runs at Sydney, and it was a favourite venue of his.Sydney Cricket Ground during a cricket match in the 1930s. Hammond scored many runs at Sydney, and it was a favourite venue of his.Donald Bradman, the best batsman in the world during most of Hammond's career, who in 1930 broke Hammond's record for most runs in a Test series. Hammond later became obsessed with being more successful than Bradman.Donald Bradman, the best batsman in the world during most of Hammond's career, who in 1930 broke Hammond's record for most runs in a Test series. Hammond later became obsessed with being more successful than Bradman.A team photograph of England's 1932-33 team: Hammond is seated at the extreme right of the front row.A team photograph of England's 1932-33 team: Hammond is seated at the extreme right of the front row.Hammond batting during his innings of 75 not out, Australia v England, 5th Test, 28 February 1933Hammond batting during his innings of 75 not out, Australia v England, 5th Test, 28 February 1933Pelham Warner, pictured in 1933, was a supporter of Hammond throughout his career and instrumental in his appointment to the England captaincy.Pelham Warner, pictured in 1933, was a supporter of Hammond throughout his career and instrumental in his appointment to the England captaincy.

Teams 4

Gloucestershire County Cricket Club1951-1951
England cricket team1927-1947
Gloucestershire County Cricket Club1920-1946
Bristol Rovers F.C.

Awards 1

1928Wisden Cricketer of the Year

Connected to Wally 6

Allan BorderAlso played for Gloucestershire County Cricket ClubLarry LloydAlso played for Bristol Rovers F.C.Elliott WardAlso played for Bristol Rovers F.C.Geraint JonesAlso played for Gloucestershire County Cricket ClubShoaib MalikAlso played for Gloucestershire County Cricket ClubMark WaltersAlso played for Bristol Rovers F.C.

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Walter Reginald Hammond was an English first-class cricketer who played for Gloucestershire in a career that lasted from 1920 to 1951. Beginning as a professional, he later became an amateur and was appointed captain of England. Hammond was primarily a middle-order batsman. Wisden Cricketers' Almanack described him as one of the four best batsmen in the history of cricket. He was considered the best English batsman of the 1930s by commentators and those with whom he played; they also said that he was one of the best slip fielders ever. Hammond was an effective fast-medium pace bowler and contemporaries believed that if he had been less reluctant to bowl, he could have achieved even more with the ball than he did.

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deceased
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Lived 1903 to 1965 · aged 62
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