Quote Originally Posted by the other bob wilson View Post
Barry Richards as well, one of my favourite batsmen. I thought Butch White had won an England cap, but I looked him up this morning and was mistaken. I can remember a discussion on television from more than fifty years ago now where they were talking about genuinely quick English bowlers of that time - Snow and Willis were mentioned, as was Alan Ward, but then, right at the end, someone said and Butch White of course. He was well past his sell by date as far as pace went when he came to Glamorgan mind.
Have another look - Butch White has two England caps. Glamorgan would never have seen him at his best or fastest - and he was crock too at 43 secs.
I used to love those Wisden Cricket Annuals - especially when RF followed the name -'Butch' White RF Not many of those around then.
You're right - Barry Richards. The thing was whether Hants were opening the batting or bowling, there were two world class exciting batmen or bowlers on show.
I actually played against Snow. I was captain of our 1st X1 and we played Chichester Grammar on their patch. He was quick in those days! That game was the only one we lost all season. I declared a little too early.
And you may recall Bryan Richards the Wales fly half. He also played for Glamorgan Seconds. I bowled him in the School vs Staff match. We had a pitch which was coconut matting on concrete slabs. The slabs at one end on a length were not exactly level and I always bowled towards that end and knew exactly where to pitch the ball so that it flew. Richards played some nets, but never on the pitch. I found the sweet spot with my fourth ball to him. It flew!!!!