Professional cricketer who played for Surrey 1905-34 and for England in 61 Test matches 1908-30. Born John Berry Hobbs in Cambridge. Knighted 1953. Died at home in Hove.
Our image shows Hobbs c.1920.
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Sir Jack Hobbs
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Hobbs Gates
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Tonbridge Club
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Leyton Orient Football Club
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Paralympic Flame - 2012
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Ray Wilson MBE
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