W G Grace
Victorian colossus with 54,000 first class runs and 126 centuries
Overview
William Gilbert Grace dominated the infancy of the game, scoring over 54,000 first class runs with 126 centuries across the Victorian era. The bearded doctor was the first sporting celebrity, setting gate records wherever he played. He appeared in the first Test in England in 1880, scoring 152.
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