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The greatest
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He was a twelve year old school student when he first watched a Test match between Australia and England.
He was soon a fan of Jack Hobbs and the writing of Neville Cardus.
He soon found a job which presented him with the opportunity of watching FC cricket while doing his job.
He was a few days short of turning 24 when he won his first 'major' award.
Silver cups from a badminton club.
He won it after successfully drinking 15 pints of beer in one evening.
Six months later, he was on the field of play in a FC match.
He had a successful career and remained involved with the game till death.
He is widely regarded as the best ever.
John Arlott, of course.