George Hirst
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George Herbert Hirst was an English professional cricketer who played first-class cricket for Yorkshire County Cricket Club between 1891 and 1921, with a further appearance in 1929. One of the best al
Hirst showing his ball grip in 1906
Hirst catching in a photograph taken by George Beldam c. 1906
Hirst bowling in a photograph taken by George Beldam in 1906
From left to right: The Yorkshire team-mates Schofield Haigh, Hirst and Wilfred Rhodes at Marsden, 1905
Bernard James Tindal Bosanquet was an English cricketer best known for inventing the googly, a delivery designed to deceive the batsman. When bowled, it appears to be a leg break, but after pitching t
Portrait c. 1905
Main gate of Oriel College which Bosanquet attended between 1897 and 1900
Bosanquet's bowling action for the leg break, photographed by George Beldam in 1906
Bosanquet's batting stance, photographed by George Beldam in 1905