The Openers - Bobby Simpson and Bill Lawry

They strode onto the field Bill 'The Phantom' Lawry the lanky, imperturbable left-hander - and Bob Simpson a stocky, grand square cutter and good driver & they captained Australia a total of 25 times in their cricketing careers. Facing the opening attack never fazed them. In partnerships, Simpson and Lawry opened 62 innings, scored 3596 runs, lost only 3 wickets, had a top score of 382 with an average of 60.95 and scored 9 centuries and 18 half centuries. The central photograph shows Simpson and Lawry in serious, purposeful mode. The smaller photos are individual action shots of each player. Personally signed by Bobby Simpson and Bill Lawry, this item includes important biographical information, full career statistics and photographic information. It is strictly a Limited Edition of 350 only and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity.

Size: 440 x 440mm