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NCC/1/51/7/2/76
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Ernest Robson
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1926 - 1926
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Cigarette card depicting a black and white photographic head and shoulders portrait of Ernest Robson. He is wearing white shirt, sweater and blazer with thin trim. States he plays for Somerset. Series No.100.C.
Biography on reverse reads: "Robson, E. Although a veteran can still give a good account of himself both as bowler and batsman; last year when over 50 years of age he was third in the County Championship bowling averages with 26.61, having accounted for 54 wickets, and made 298 runs in 37 innings, highest score being 39. Had a century to his credit in 1921 and took 81 wickets the same year."
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