New South Wales, 1962. A detached autograph album leaf (170 x 107 mm) signed in ink by the New South Wales team for the Test match against New Zealand at the SCG, 9-12 March 1962 (Webster AFCM 1416/6)
The heavyweights are Benaud (Captain), Booth, Craig, Davidson, Flockton (12th man), Ford, Neil Harvey, Martin, Misson, O'Neill, Simpson and Thomas. Only Ford and Flockton were not current or former Test players (and five of them were Test captains). Webster as ever breathes life into this sheet of paper with his account. After a first day declaration, 'Richie Benaud mesmerised the New Zealand batsmen before lunch ... in a spell of 3/4 from 7 overs. The attacking play of Dick (chanceless 127 from 190 balls in 150 minutes, 23 fours), who hit his only first-class century in a 78-match career' livened things up, but NSW finally won by 59 runs. Two tiny spots and trifling edge discoloration well clear of the signatures; in excellent condition.
Item #87899
Price (AUD):
$150.00