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| name = Sir Jack Hobbs<br />
| image = Jack Hobbs c1920.jpg<br />
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| alt =<br />
| caption = Hobbs c. 1920<br />
| fullname = John Berry Hobbs<br />
| nickname = The Master<br />
| birth_date = {{Birth date|1882|12|16|df=yes}}<br />
| birth_place = [[Cambridge]], England<br />
| death_date = {{Death date and age|1963|12|21|1882|12|16|df=yes}}<br />
| death_place = [[Hove]], [[East Sussex]], England<br />
| batting = Right-handed<br />
| bowling = Right-arm [[fast bowling|medium pace]]<br />
| role = [[Batting order (cricket)#Opening batsmen|Opening batsman]]<br />
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| international = true<br />
| country = England<br />
| testdebutdate = 1 January<br />
| testdebutyear = 1908<br />
| testdebutagainst = Australia<br />
| testcap = 157<br />
| lasttestdate = 16 August<br />
| lasttestyear = 1930<br />
| lasttestagainst = Australia<br />
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| club1 = [[Surrey County Cricket Club|Surrey]]<br />
| year1 = 1905–1934<br />
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| columns = 2<br />
| column1 = [[Test cricket|Test]]<br />
| matches1 = 61<br />
| runs1 = 5,410<br />
| bat avg1 = 56.94<br />
| 100s/50s1 = 15/28<br />
| top score1 = 211<br />
| deliveries1 = 376<br />
| wickets1 = 1<br />
| bowl avg1 = 165.00<br />
| fivefor1 = 0<br />
| tenfor1 = 0<br />
| best bowling1 = 1/19<br />
| catches/stumpings1 = 17/–<br />
| column2 = [[First-class cricket|First-class]]<br />
| matches2 = 834<br />
| runs2 = 61,760<br />
| bat avg2 = 50.70<br />
| 100s/50s2 = 199/273<br />
| top score2 = 316[[not out|*]]<br />
| deliveries2 = 5,217<br />
| wickets2 = 108<br />
| bowl avg2 = 25.03<br />
| fivefor2 = 3<br />
| tenfor2 = 0<br />
| best bowling2 = 7/56<br />
| catches/stumpings2 = 342/–<br />
| source = http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/player/14225.html ESPNcricinfo<br />
| date = 10 March<br />
| year = 2017<br />
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[[File:StateLibQld 1 233104 Autographed photograph of the English batsmen, Jack Hobbs and Herbert Sutcliffe, 1928 Cropped.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Hobbs and Sutcliff coming out to bat for England against Australia, [[Brisbane]] 1928.]]<br />
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'''Jack Hobbs''' (Sir John Berry Hobbs, 16 December 1882&nbsp;– 21 December 1963) was an [[English people|English]] [[professional]] [[cricket]]er.<br />
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Hobbs played for [[Surrey County Cricket Club|Surrey]] from 1905 to 1934 and for [[England]] in 61 [[Test match]]es between 1908 and 1930. Known as "The Master", Hobbs is regarded by critics as one of the greatest batsmen in the history of cricket. He is the leading run-scorer and century-maker in [[first-class cricket]], with 61,760 runs and 199 centuries. A right-handed batsman and an occasional right-arm medium pace [[bowler]], Hobbs also excelled as a fielder, particularly in the position of [[cover point]].<br />
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== Early life ==<br />
Born into [[poverty]] in 1882, Hobbs wished to pursue a career in cricket from an early age. His early batting was undistinguished but a sudden improvement in 1901 brought him to the attention of local teams. Following the death of his father, he successfully applied to join Surrey, with the support of England batsman Tom Hayward. His reputation grew and when he qualified to play for Surrey, he scored 88 on his first-class debut and a century in his next game.<br />
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== Career ==<br />
By 1907–08 Hobbs was playing Test cricket for England. He scored 83 in his first Test, and his international career continued until 1930. After some mixed Test performances, Hobbs' success against [[South Africa national cricket team|South African]] [[googly]] bowlers meant that his place was secure, and in 1911–12, he scored three centuries in the series against [[Australia national cricket team|Australia]]. Afterwards, he was regarded as the best batsman in the world until the mid-1920s.<br />
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In county cricket, Hobbs developed an attractive, attacking style of play where he scored quickly, and he was very successful in the years approaching the First World War. After the war, Hobbs was again successful against Australia, but his career was threatened by [[appendicitis]] which caused him to miss most of the 1921 season. When he returned, he was more cautious as a batsmen and concentrated on safer, more defensive play. Yet he continued to be successful in Test and domestic cricket. He retired from Tests in 1930 but continued to play for Surrey until 1934.<br />
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Hobbs had a batting technique which critics regarded as ideal. His success was based on fast footwork, an ability to play many different shots, and excellent placement of the ball. His technical ability allowed him to prosper at a relatively late age for a cricketer. He was particularly successful on difficult pitches for batting.<br />
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An opening batsman, Hobbs established several effective opening partnerships; with Tom Hayward and Andy Sandham for Surrey, and with [[Wilfred Rhodes]] and [[Herbert Sutcliffe]] for England. His partnership with Sutcliffe was the most effective in Test history.<ref name=McK/><sup>p215</sup> Contemporaries rated Hobbs extremely highly, and critics continue to list him among the best batsmen of all time.<ref name=McK>McKinstry, Leo 2011. ''Jack Hobbs: England's greatest cricketer''. London: Yellow Jersey Press. {{ISBN|978-0-224-08329-4}}</ref><sup>p127</sup><br />
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In 1953, Hobbs was [[Knight Bachelor|knighted]], the first professional cricketer to be so honoured. Hobbs was reluctant to accept and only did so when convinced that it was an honour to all professional cricketers, not just himself.<ref name=McK/><sup>p377</sup><br />
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==References==<br />
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==Bibliography==<br />
*{{cite book |title=Jack Hobbs: profile of "The Master"|last=Arlott |first=John |isbn=0-7195-3886-6|year=1981 |publisher=John Murray/David-Poynter |location=London}}<br />
*{{Cite book |last = Birley |first = Derek |title = A social history of English cricket |url = https://archive.org/details/socialhistoryofe0000birl_d1n5 |publisher = Aurum Press |year = 1999 |location= London |isbn = 1-85410-941-3}}<br />
*{{Cite book | editor-last= Green | editor-first= Benny | title = Wisden anthology 1900–1940 | publisher = Queen Anne Press | location = London | year = 1982 | isbn = 0-7472-0706-2}}<br />
*{{cite book |title=Jack Hobbs: A portrait of an artist as a great batsman |last=Mason |first=Ronald |year=1960 |publisher=Hollis & Carter |location=London}}<br />
*{{cite book |title=Jack Hobbs: England's greatest cricketer |last=McKinstry |first=Leo |isbn=978-0-224-08329-4 |year=2011 |publisher=Yellow Jersey Press |location=London}}<br />
* {{Cite book |last = Murphy |first = Patrick |title = The centurions: from Grace to Ramprakash |publisher = Fairfield Books |year = 2009 |location= [[Bath, Somerset|Bath]] |isbn = 978-0-9560702-4-1}}<br />
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== External links ==<br />
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* [http://www.cricinfo.com/wisdenalmanack/content/story/155470.html Wisden Archive 1964&nbsp;– Jack Hobbs' Obituary]<br />
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| DATE OF BIRTH = 16 December 1882<br />
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| DATE OF DEATH = 21 December 1963<br />
| PLACE OF DEATH = [[Hove]], [[Sussex]], England<br />
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