Lucky: The Life of HL 'Bert' Collins: Cricketer, Soldier, Gambler
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He was known as 'Lucky', but Herbert Collins, a lifelong gambler, lost as many bets as he won. In 1921, Collins was Australia's captain and the most...
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He was known as 'Lucky', but Herbert Collins, a lifelong gambler, lost as many bets as he won. In 1921, Collins was Australia's captain and the most successful batsman in international cricket; within a decade, he was destitute and living on charity. Collins played a key role in rebuilding Australian cricket after the First World War, but his reputation has been stained by allegations that he sold a vital Test match to gamblers. The remarkable story of one of Australia's most influential and fascinating cricketers
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- Pages: pages
- Publication:2015
- Publisher:Ken Piesse Football & Cricket Books
- Edition:1st Edition
- Language:eng
- ISBN10:099252282X
- ISBN13:9780992522827
- kindle Asin:099252282X
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