Worcestershire’s Jamaican batsman Ron Headley takes a knee to follow the ball. – Vintage Photograph

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On May 24th, 1962, Worcestershire’s Jamaican batsman Ron G.A. Headley takes a knee to follow the ball during a game. Born in Kingston, Headley is the son of West Indian cricketing legend George Headley and made his debut for Worcestershire in 1958, turning professional the following year and being capped in 1961.On May 24th, 1962, Worcestershire’s Jamaican batsman Ron G.A. Headley takes a knee to follow the ball during a game. Born in Kingston, Headley is the son of West Indian cricketing legend George Headley and made his debut for Worcestershire in 1958, turning professional the following year and being capped in 1961.

Dimensions: 15.2 x 15.2 cm

IMS SKU: SCAN-NQOX-04736513

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26 MAY 1962 WORCESTERSHIRE’S JAMAICAN May 24th, 1962 PAR 96044-4A (Se-B) burn WORCESTERSHIRE’S JAMAICAN Down on one knee as he follows the ball with his eyes is RON G.A. HEADLEY, Worcestershire’s Jamaican batsman. Twenty-two-year-old Headley, who was born in Kingston, is the son of George Headley, a leading West Indian batsman before the war. Headley Jr., who is a left-hand bat, made his debut for Worcestershire in 1958 and turned professional the following year. He was capped last year. May 24th, 1962 PAR 96044-4A (Se-B) FOR FIRST PUBLICATION IN EVENING PAPERS OF FRIDAY, MAY 25TH, 1962 PICTURE FROM LIBRARY. DATED bbctura 2.5.62