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Sir Jack Hobbs

Photograph at the Sir Jack Hobbs blue plaque

Sir Jack Hobbs 'The Master' 1882-1963 born Barnwell, Cambridge learned cricket on Parker's Piece, played for Cambs, Surrey & England, first professional to be knighted. 61,237 runs, 197 centuries in first class cricket. Played 61 test matches Cricketer,

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