Frank Woolley
Frank Woolley
Frank Edward Woolleywas an English professional cricketer, one of the finest all-rounders the game has seen. In a career lasting more than thirty years, he scored more first-class runs than anyone but Sir Jack Hobbs, and took over 2,000 wickets at an average of under 20. He is also the only non-wicket-keeper to have held more than 1,000 catches. His batting was remarkable both for his well documented elegance and his rapidity of scoring...
NationalityEnglish
ProfessionAthlete
Date of Birth27 May 1887
time great-day cricket
Those were the great days when plenty of amateurs could spare time for cricket.
lasts produce cricket
It is amazing how the public steadfastly refuse to attend the third day of a match when so often the last day produces the best and most exciting cricket.
australian bowlers english-athlete fast harder match nor runs worked
I don't think I ever worked harder at any match during my career to get runs as I did then, nor did I ever have to face in one game such consistently fast bowlers as the Australian pair, Gregory and McDonald.
english-athlete game
We always had to play the game and play for the team. It is a Kent tradition.