- Object numberM.2014.39
- TitleHip Prosthesis of Bob Wyatt
- Creatorunknown (manufacturer)
- Production notesNo: 6247-1 (19/12") 40mm 8826A
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- Sizelength: 15.5 cm. width: 4 cm
- DescriptionReplacement hip joint. Shiny silver, ball joint on curved, dull, silver shaft. Small label with ‘Bob Wyatt' in black. Originally fitted by donor, who is a surgeon and then removed later for a new replacement
- Display caption8.2 Some players were renowned more for their health problems than their playing careers. Chris Old, was plagued by injury, mainly to his legs and back, as was Essex bowler Neil Foster to the extent that plates in his body could set off airport metal-detectors. After so many trips to the physio’s table it is no surprise that he later became a chartered physiotherapist. Bob Willis, had operations to both knees in 1975, but managed to carry on bowling for another nine years, taking 325 wickets from his 90 Tests. Sustained damage often required the removal and replacement of worn joints. TN.2008.442 Hip Joint of Denis Compton. Compton endured surgery on both his knees and hips. This hip joint was presented by his surgeon, William Eldon Tucker, who removed the offending joint in Compton’s second major surgery. M.2014.39 Hip Prosthesis of Bob Wyatt. Donated by Mr R Robins Wyatt was well-known for his numerous injuries and his ability to shun pain. During one match he continued to write out team orders whilst recovering from a bad on-field concussion. This joint replacement was originally fitted by Mr Robert Robins, who then removed it 15 years later and
- Association
- Related objectsM.2017.45 : Robert Wyatt Cricket Collection
M.2017.45.1 : Jumper of RES (Bob) Wyatt, 1930s?
M.2017.45.3 : Playing Shirt of RES (Bob) Wyatt, 1930s
M.2017.45.4 : Cricket Trousers of Bob Wyatt
M.2017.45.2 : Batting Pads of RES (Bob) Wyatt, 1930s
M.2017.45.2.1 : Left Leg Guard of RES (Bob) Wyatt, 1930s
M.2017.45.2.2 : Right Leg Guard of RES (Bob) Wyatt, 1930s
M.2017.45.5 : Batting Gloves of RES (Bob) Wyatt, c.1935
M.2017.45.5.1 : Right Hand Batting Glove of RES (Bob) Wyatt, c.1935
M.2017.45.5.2 : Left Hand Batting Glove of RES (Bob) Wyatt, c.1935
M.2017.45.6.1 : Left Boot of Bob Wyatt
M.2017.45.7 : Bat of RES Wyatt, 1934
M.2017.45.6.2 : Right Boot of Bob Wyatt
M.2017.45.6 : Boots of Bob Wyatt - ExhibitionsBats, Boots & Boxes: Equipment Exhibition : MCC Museum
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