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Replica Wisden Trophy of Ray Illingworth, 1969



Date:
1969
Object Number:
TN.2008.2229
Creator
John Wisden and Company Ltd
Production reason
To commemorate the 100th edition of Wisden's Cricketers' Almanac. Presented to cricket strategist Ray Illingworth who was awarded a CBE and honorary membership of MCC for his services to cricket.
Material
metal, wood
Size
16 x 17 cm
Object name
trophy
Object category
trophy

Description

Metal trophy on oval wooden base. Square central plinth, with embossed figure of John Wisden on face, with curved supports. Topped with cricket stumps within a wreath. Open book on lower edge with inscriptions on metal plaque. Presented to Ray Illingworth. Commemorating England vs.West Indies match 1969

Display caption

Wisden Trophy Presentation Copy (TN.2008.2229) This replica Wisden Trophy was presented to England captain Ray Illingworth following England’s 2-0 win over the West Indies in 1969. Illingworth was one of Wisden’s Five Cricketers of the Year in 1960 and was awarded a CBE for his services to cricket.
Association:
Raymond Illingworth (presented to) 1969 - 1969
Wisden (subject) 1969 - 1969
Related objects:
MCC/AAL/2/TEMP441 : Wisden Trophy
M.63.21 : The Wisden Trophy, 1963
MCC/AAL/2/TEMP802 : Provenance