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NCC/1/28/3/35
Title
Percy Fender
Date
1925 - 1925
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Cigarette card depicting a black and white photographic half-length portrait of Percy Fender. He is wearing a white shirt, blazer and white cravat. Series No.35.
Biography on reverse reads: "Fender, P. G. H., Surrey. Born, 1892; has captained Surrey since 1921, visited Australia with the M.C.C. 1920-21, played in Test Matches at home twice in 1921 and toured S. Africa with F. T. Mann, 1922-23. A powerful, quick scoring batsman and a clever bowler; is also a brilliant captain, combining courage with discretion. Scored heavily in 1922, delighting the public with his marvellous scoring powers."
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