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Graham McKenzie collection - 1968-69 West Indies Tour of…
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Melbourne
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23-Aug-2022
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Graham McKenzie collection - 1968-69 West Indies Tour of Australia: two large photos (each 24 x 29 cm) recording the occasion of McKenzie's 200th test Wicket trapping Gary Sobers lbw in the West Indies 2nd Innings,the first photo showing McKenzie appealing with Sobers trapped on his crease, the second image showing McKenzie being congratulated by his team mates after the fall of the wicket, both images signed by McKenzie on reverse; some edge blemishes. The 1968-69 West Indies Tour was McKenzie's best test series most successful in terms of wickets taken, with 30 scalps at a cost of 25.26 per wicket. He recorded his best first Class performance in the 2nd test at the MCG taking 8 for 71 in the West Indies 1st Innings including the prize wicket of Gary Sobers bowled for 19. Australia won an entertaining 5-Test series by 3-1 with one match drawn, West Indies having won the first test at the Gabba.
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Memorabilia: Sporting - Cricket