Poster Print : F. R. Foster (1889-1958)
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F. R. Foster (1889-1958)
Photograph of Frank Foster, the Warwickshire and England cricketer, demonstrating his left-arm fast-medium bowling action, c.1910. Foster was the first bowler to systematically exploit leg theory (between 1908-1914). This approach later came to be known as bodyline and, when applied by D.R. Jardine and H. Larwood of England, soured Anglo-Australian sporting relations
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1889 1958 Action Anglo Applied Approach Australian Bowler Bowling C 1910 Cricketer Demonstrating Exploit Fast Foster Frank Jardine Medium Relations Sporting Theory Warwickshire Larwood
18x24 inch Poster Print
"Bring the legacy of cricket history into your home or office with our stunning F. R. Foster Poster Print. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases Frank Foster (1889-1958) in his prime, demonstrating his left-arm fast-medium bowling action around 1910. A must-have for any cricket enthusiast or history buff, this high-quality poster print is a testament to the rich heritage of the game. Experience the thrill of the past with every look."
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 46.3cm x 61.6cm (18.2" x 24.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this evocative photograph, Frank Foster (1889-1958) demonstrates his left-arm fast-medium bowling action, showcasing the technique that would make him a pioneer in the history of cricket. Taken around 1910, this image captures a pivotal moment in the game's annals, as Foster was the first cricketer to systematically exploit leg theory – an approach later infamously employed by Douglas Jardine and Harold Larwood of England against Australia between 1932 and 1933, an era known as the Bodyline series. Foster's innovative strategy involved targeting the Australian batsmen's bodies, particularly their pads and legs, with short-pitched balls aimed at the body line. This tactic, which aimed to disrupt the batsmen's focus and balance, was a significant departure from the prevailing wisdom of the time, which emphasized the importance of line and length. The photograph, taken during Foster's tenure with Warwickshire County Cricket Club, offers a fascinating glimpse into the past, revealing the intense concentration and focus required to execute this unorthodox bowling style. Although the image predates the infamous Bodyline series by several years, it is a testament to Foster's trailblazing influence on the game. The history of cricket would be forever changed by his groundbreaking approach, which, when adopted by Jardine and Larwood, would sour Anglo-Australian sporting relations and lead to one of the most contentious periods in the sport's history.
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