West Indies cricketer Frank Worrell poses for a picture on the team’s tour of England in 1957. – Vintage Photograph

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On May 4th 1957, West Indies cricketer Frank Worrell posed for a photograph during the team’s tour of England. Worrell, one of the three great W’s of the West Indies team, had not played first-class cricket in two years but his past record of excellence had earned him his place in the current squad. He was a brilliant all-rounder, having played in many Tests, and he had also played with distinction in the Central Lancashire League.On May 4th 1957, West Indies cricketer Frank Worrell posed for a photograph during the team’s tour of England. Worrell, one of the three great W’s of the West Indies team, had not played first-class cricket in two years but his past record of excellence had earned him his place in the current squad. He was a brilliant all-rounder, having played in many Tests, and he had also played with distinction in the Central Lancashire League.

Dimensions: 15.2 x 15.2 cm

IMS SKU: SCAN-NQOX-04743131

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ONE OF A May 4t GREAT T n 1957 PA H ONE OF A GREAT TR. FRANK WORRELL, one of the three great W’s of the West Indies team 114 MAY 1957 currently touring England. Although he as not played first- class cricket two years, Worrell’s past fine reco has gained him his place in the present four He is a brilliant all under, has played in many Tests. Worrell has also played with distinction in the Central Lancashire League, May 4th 1957 PAR 62990-29 (PSe-G) WORKED. FOR FIRST PUBLICATION IN EVENING PAPERS OF MONDAY, MAY 6th