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Armguard of JM (Mike) Brearley, 1979



Date:
1979
Object Number:
TN.2008.121.1
Creator
Lispro (manufacturer)
Material
plastic
Size
length; 23.3 cm
Object name
pad
Object category
sports equipment - cricket

Description

White 'Lispro' lower arm protector with foam liner. Two velcro and elastic straps

Display caption

Protection 6.1 Mike Brearley discusses the use of a fairly comprehensive set of protective equipment in his book ‘The Art of Captaincy’. Highlighting his interest in all things psychological, he poses the question ‘Did cricketers start to wear protection because the bowlers got faster, or did the bowlers get faster because the protective equipment released them from the fear of hurting the batsman? TN.2008.127 Chest Protector of Mike Brearley, foam and cotton, 1980’s. Donated by Middlesex County Cricket Club TN.2008.121.1 ‘Lispro’ Arm Guard of Mike Brearley, plastic with foam liner, 1979. Donated by Middlesex County Cricket Club
Association:
John Michael Brearley
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