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Gentlemen v Players, 200th Cricket Eleven
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Gentlemen v Players, 200th Cricket Eleven
Photographs of the eleven Players in the 200th Gentlemen and Players cricket match. The match was played on an annual basis, the tradition having started in 1806. The Gentlemen were regarded as amateurs and the Players professional, but the all-round standard was first class (after 1962 the amateur label was abolished). The players for this 1923 match are Hobbs (Captain), Smith, Kilner, Mead, Tate, Hendren, Sutcliffe, Woolley, Parkin, Hearne and Howell
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1806 Amateur Amateurs Annual Batting Bowler Bowling Cricket Eleven Gentlemen Hobbs Match Mead Pads Player Players Professional Shin Standard Tate Tradition Vignettes Wicket Years 1923 200th Kilner Smith
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This photograph captures the eleven players of the 200th Gentlemen and Players cricket match, an annual tradition that began in 1806. The Gentlemen, represented by the esteemed Hobbs (captain), Smith, Kilner, Mead, Tate, Hendren, Sutcliffe, Woolley, Parkin, Hearne, and Howell, were considered amateurs, while the Players were professionals. Despite their labels, the all-round standard of play was first-class. The image showcases a moment of anticipation on the lush, green cricket field. Hobbs, with his cap in hand, stands confidently as captain, while the other players prepare for the match. Smith, with his bat in hand, is focused on the wicket, ready for batting. Mead, in his pads and shin guards, is poised for bowling. The historical significance of this moment is palpable, as the tradition of Gentlemen and Players matches stretches back over two centuries. The 1920s, the era of this photograph, was an exciting time for cricket, with the sport gaining immense popularity. The players in this vignette embody the spirit of the game, with their determination and skill evident in their postures. The image is a testament to the rich history of cricket and the annual tradition of the Gentlemen and Players match, which continued until after 1962 when the amateur label was abolished.
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