Leo McKinstry
Bill Edrich: The Many Lives of England's Cricket Great
Bill Edrich: The Many Lives of England's Cricket Great
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Bill Edrich was a cricket legend, wartime hero, football star, and wild man. He played 571 first-class matches from 1934 to 1958, scoring 36,965 runs and taking 479 wickets. He was a Wisden Cricketer of the Year in 1940 and won the Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) for his bravery as an RAF pilot. He was married five times and loved alcohol and partying, but this led to conflicts with the cricket and judicial authorities. His biography reveals his history of cricket victories, controversies, wartime glory, and a life lived to the fullest.
Format: Hardback
Length: 272 pages
Publication date: 18 July 2024
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Bill Edrich was a legendary cricketer, wartime hero, and football star known for his wild personality. Born in 1910, he played 571 first-class matches from 1934 to 1958, scoring 36,965 runs and taking 479 wickets. He was a Wisden Cricketer of the Year in 1940 and played football for Norwich City and Tottenham Hotspur during the 1930s.
McKinstry's meticulously researched biography reveals the man behind the controversy in glorious detail. Edrich's flying prowess brought him a promotion to Squadron Leader and won him the Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) after his part in a courageous daylight raid over Cologne in August 1941. He was also known for his turbulent private life, being married five times and enjoying alcohol and partying. However, this trait led to conflicts with the cricket and judicial authorities, including a temporary loss of his place in the England team.
Despite his controversies, Edrich remains one of cricket's greatest characters. His history of cricket victories, explosive controversies, wartime glory, and a life lived to the fullest is a compelling read for cricket lovers and fans of sports history. McKinstry's biography provides a fresh perspective on Edrich's life and career, shedding light on the man behind the headlines.
Weight: 486g
Dimension: 243 x 163 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781399407847
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