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Korty: The Legend Explained
Charles Jesse Kortright (1871-1952) was considered the fastest bowler of his day. He represented Essex from 1894 to 1907 but never won an England cap. Small 8vo. 151pp. + [11] Illustrations in the text. Dust-wrapper, very good.
176 pages, Hardcover
Published April 1, 1986
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Charles Sale
3 booksCharles "Chuck" Sale is a freelance writer, editor, and photographer.
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February 19, 2019
Interesting book about one of those almost mythological figures that has almost been forgotten by cricket history. Known as one of the fastest bowlers, certainly of his time, Charles Kortright bafflingly never played for England, despite his pace. This book pieces together the little we know of him, his family and his life after cricket. At times a bit patchy, you feel that the author has made every effort to research the topic and put together a short, but interesting book.
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