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Thread #156391   Message #3687652
Posted By: GUEST
21-Dec-14 - 07:08 PM
Thread Name: BS: cricketing quotes
Subject: RE: BS: cricketing quotes
The fiery Fred quote had me googling to reminisce, great character. I didn't see him play due to my age but did research his career when he was commentating. Wiki had this gem on his page.
       "On one occasion, a Cambridge University batsman, having just been dismissed, acknowledged him with the condescending compliment: "That was a very good ball, Mr Trueman". Trueman replied: "Aye, wasted on thee".[