Buy tickets

Search

Previous Next

Batting Pad of Sir RJ (Richard Hadlee), 1970s



Object Number:
M.2017.33.2.1
Creator
Gunn & Moore Ltd (manufacturer)
Production notes
Maestro 'Xtralite' brand
Material
vinyl, foam, cotton
Size
length: 72 cm
Object name
pads
Object category
sports equipment - cricket

Description

Right pad of Gunn & Moore 'Maestro' batting pads worn by left handed batsman Richard Hadlee during his career, each pad signed by Hadlee. Leaf green and navy blue Velcro straps, plastic fittings. Grey cloth and vinyl lining, grey piping to lower edge. Extra foam insert. Played for Canterbury, Nottinghamshire, Tasmania & New Zealand, 1971-1983.

Display caption

Sir Richard Hadlee. Canterbury, Nottinghamshire, Tasmania & New Zealand, 1971-1983. Pair of Gunn & Moore 'Maestro' batting pads worn by Richard Hadlee during his career, each pad signed by Hadlee. Sold with a signed pair of Gunn & Moore batting gloves, each signed by Hadlee and a trademark sweat wristband, nearly always seen on Hadlee's wrist when bowling. G/VG. Estimate: £70/100 Hammer price: £40
Association:
Richard John Hadlee