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His innings of 344 was the first triple century scored in first-class cricket and broke the record for the highest individual score in all classes of cricket, previously held by William Ward who scored 278 in 1820. Ward's record had stood for 56 years and, within a week, Grace bettered it twice. [63]
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- Male
- August 18, 1848
- England
27 mag 2024 · William Gilbert Grace (born July 18, 1848, Downend, Gloucestershire, Eng.—died Oct. 23, 1915, London) was the greatest cricketer in Victorian England, whose dominating physical presence, gusto, and inexhaustible energy made him a national figure.
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W.G. Grace is an instantly recognisable figure even 100 years after his death on 23 October 1915. Few sporting figures have had his staying power in the public...
23 ott 2015 · Dr WG Grace died at the age of 67 on 23 October 1915 at his home in Kent, having suffered a cerebral haemorrhage, but his legacy as the greatest of them all lives on.
William Gilbert Grace was an English cricketer who many believe, is the greatest ever to have played the game. He was also a medical practitioner and was also known as 'The Doctor' among ...
25 mar 2013 · The incredible legacy of WG Grace. In the space of eight days in 1876, WG Grace scored 839 runs, including two triple hundreds. He shaped the game we know today, inventing technique and ...
