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Hobbs, Sir Jack
(Sir Jack Hobbs)
Pronunciation:
/hɒbz/
(
1882–1963
)
, English cricketer; full name John Berry Hobbs. During his career (1905–34) he scored 61,237 runs and 197 centuries, and made 61 test appearances for England.
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