Sir John Berry Hobbs was an English professional cricketer who played for Surrey from 1905 to 1934 and for England in 61 Test matches between 1908 and 1930. Known as "The Master", he is widely regarde
Hobbs in about 1920
Hobbs regularly practised cricket on Parker's Piece in his youth.
Hobbs in his early career
Hobbs (right) opening the batting with Tom Hayward during the County Championship match between Surrey and Warwickshire at the Oval on 2 May 1910
Herbert Sutcliffe was an English professional cricketer who represented Yorkshire and England as an opening batsman. Apart from one match in 1945, his first-class career spanned the period between the
Herbert Sutcliffe in 1933
Herbert Sutcliffe in the early years of his first-class career.
Herbert Sutcliffe during practice at Sydney Cricket Ground in 1924
Jack Hobbs (left) and Herbert Sutcliffe at the Sydney Cricket Ground.