Stephen Chalke recalls six cricketers of the 1950s whom he interviewed and who made a lasting impression on him: Arthur Milton, Geoff Edrich, Bomber Wells, Dickie Dodds, Ken Biddulph and Eric Hill. All have now died, but their voices live on in the essays in this book.
Each has a distinctive outlook on life – and plenty of cricketing stories. Geoff Edrich reflects on his harrowing war, Dickie Dodds shares his religious beliefs, Bomber Wells is full of laughter, Eric Hill relives a dramatic match, and Arthur Milton argues against professional sport.
This fascinating journey into cricket’s past begins with Stephen Chalke asking Ken Biddulph for half an hour’s coaching.
A LONG HALF HOUR
Six Cricketers Remembered
Stephen Chalke