Object number
M.58.9
Title
Bat of Sir Leonard Hutton, 1948
Date
1948
Creator
Production notes
The Len Hutton autograph bat. Short handle
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Size
length: 84.7 cm
Description
Gradidge bat with spliced cane handle, twine wrapped. Treble sprung. Brass plate on face. Twine binding on toe. Signatures on reverse.
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Bat used by Len Hutton in scoring the world record opening partnership of 357 at Johannesburg in 1948. Bat used in making record, with C. Washbrook, for England v South Africa, 1948-49 Test series - actual score: 359. Made by Gradidge.
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