EPISODE · Jul 26, 2025 · 4 MIN
21 - Forty Seasons of First-Class Cricket by Richard Gorton Barlow
from Forty Seasons of First-Class Cricket · host Richard Gorton Barlow
Delve into the captivating world of cricket with Dick Barlow, one of the most celebrated all-round cricketers of the late 19th Century. Known for his strategic batting and exceptional bowling, Barlow recounts his 40-year journey in club, county, and test cricket, sprinkling in delightful anecdotes about how he frequently dismissed his contemporary, W. G. Grace. For newcomers to sports autobiographies, the three chapters on Barlows Australian tours with the England cricket team serve as an engaging starting point. The book is concluded with Francis Thompsons At Lords, a nostalgic tribute to Barlow and his teammate Hornby, painting a vivid picture of crickets golden age. Narrated by Phil Benson, this podcast offers a compelling look into the game that has captivated nations.
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Delve into the captivating world of cricket with Dick Barlow, one of the most celebrated all-round cricketers of the late 19th Century. Known for his strategic batting and exceptional bowling, Barlow recounts his 40-year journey in club, county, and test cricket, sprinkling in delightful anecdotes about how he frequently dismissed his contemporary, W. G. Grace. For newcomers to sports autobiographies, the three chapters on Barlows Australian tours with the England cricket team serve as an engaging starting point. The book is concluded with Francis Thompsons At Lords, a nostalgic tribute to Barlow and his teammate Hornby, painting a vivid picture of crickets golden age. Narrated by Phil Benson, this podcast offers a compelling look into the game that has captivated nations.
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