A wonderful letter in the hand of 'The Master' Sir John Berry Hobbs - always known as Jack Hobbs -no date, presumably c 1930s.
'Herewith the autograph and thank you for your kind letter. I am very pleased to hear you enjoyed the broadcast on Friday night. The best of luck to you. Yours sincerely J B Hobbs'
Measuring 20.5cm x 12.5cm and written from his home at 23 Dunstall Road, Wimbledon, S W 20, the letter is in fine condition with a hardly noticeable crease where it has been folded.
Sir Jack Hobbs was an English professional cricketer who played for Surrey from 1905 to 1934 and England in 61 Test matches between 1908 and 1930. Hobbs finished his First-Class career at age 52 with 61,760 runs including 16 centuries. He is arguably the greatest batsman the game has ever seen.
Hobbs still holds 10 cricket records that are yet to be beaten including -
The most First Class runs
The most First Class hundreds
The most First Class fifties
The most First Class runs at an overseas venue
The most hundred after age 40
