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Fine Art Print : Dog On Wicket, 1st September 1975. Jack Russell Dog cocks hind leg to urinate
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Dog On Wicket, 1st September 1975. Jack Russell Dog cocks hind leg to urinate
Dog On Wicket, 1st September 1975. Jack Russell Dog cocks hind leg to urinate on the wicket guarded by wicket keeper.
Jack Russell named Spike decided to leave his mark when Essex player Robin Hobbs (who holds the world record for the fastest ever century scored) was practising at Chingford Cricket Ground, Essex. Wicket keeper Duncan Sears was amazed when Spike decided that the stumps were every bit as good as a tree
Kent Gavin
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
England
WA*1918654
Media ID 21475195
© Mirrorpix
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into the past with our exquisite Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse's Memory Lane Prints collection. Witness a charming moment in time with "Dog On Wicket, 1st September 1975" by Kent Gavin. This captivating print showcases a Jack Russell dog named Spike, who made an unexpected appearance on the cricket field. As Essex player Robin Hobbs tended to the wicket, Spike decided to leave his mark, adding a playful twist to the game. Bring this delightful piece of sports history into your home and add character to any room with its rich, vibrant colors and intricate details. A perfect addition to your collection of fine art or a thoughtful gift for the cricket or animal lover in your life.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 53.3cm x 35.5cm (21" x 14")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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Dog On Wicket, 1st September 1975 - Spike the Jack Russell Leaves His Mark on Cricket History
EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this iconic print captured by Kent Gavin, we are transported back to a sunny day at Chingford Cricket Ground in Essex. The year is 1975, and the scene is set for an unexpected twist during a practice session featuring renowned Essex player Robin Hobbs. As the wicket keeper Duncan Sears guards his post with utmost concentration, little did he know that a mischievous Jack Russell named Spike had other plans. With impeccable timing and a touch of canine humor, Spike decides to mark his territory right on the cricket wicket itself. The image freezes this comical moment in time as Spike confidently lifts his hind leg to urinate on the hallowed ground usually reserved for batsmen's glory. It seems that even world record holders like Robin Hobbs cannot escape nature's call! This photograph perfectly captures both the playful spirit of animals and their ability to surprise us when we least expect it. Amidst all the seriousness of competitive sport, it serves as a reminder that life's simplest moments can bring joy and laughter. Kent Gavin's snapshot has become an enduring symbol of lightheartedness within cricket history. It reminds us that sometimes even our furry friends have their own unique ways of leaving their mark on our lives – or in this case, on one very surprised wicket keeper!
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