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Bill Woodfull :24-January-2012
Photographs supplied by Graeme Saunders
The gate in the Great Southern Stand at the Melbourne Cricket Ground was dedicated as the Bill Woodfull Gate to commemorate Bill Woodfull, the Australian Test cricketer who captained the Australian Test Team during the infamous Australia v England “Bodyline” series in 1932 - 1933.
Location
| Address: | Brunton Avenue, Melbourne Cricket Ground, East Melbourne, 3002 |
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| State: | VIC |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -37.820646 Long: 144.982155 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Gate |
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| Monument Theme: | People |
| Sub-Theme: | Sport |
Dedication
| Approx. Monument Dedication Date: | 1992 |
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Front Inscription
Source: MAThe Bill Woodfull Gate
Between 1922 and 1934, opening batsman W. M. (Bill) Woodfull compiled 13,392 first-class runs (49 centuries), averaging 65 per innings.
A most dependable player, "Woody" was revered for his courageous leadership and gentlemanly demeanour.
He was the only Australian Captain to regain The Ashes twice in England (1930 & 1934)
Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au
