Aussie cricketing heroes who also fought for Australia during wartime
'That's nothing. Pressure is having a Messerschmitt up your arse.'
Keith Miller, when asked if he felt under pressure while captaining the NSW cricket team.
Numerous heroes of Australian cricket have also proved themselves on the battlefield, from Gallipoli to Vietnam and beyond. Among them are some of Australia's most illustrious cricketing names: Donald Bradman, Keith Miller, Keith Carmody, Jack Fingleton and, in more recent years, Doug Walters. In this sport/history page-turner, veteran sports journalist Greg Growden tells their extraordinary stories of bravery, hardship, courage and human endeavour.
By:
Greg Growden Imprint: ABC Country of Publication: Australia Dimensions:
Height: 236mm,
Width: 158mm,
Spine: 20mm
Weight: 551g ISBN:9780733339929 ISBN 10: 0733339921 Publication Date:24 September 2019 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active