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Re: George Headley — was he really tested by the best attacks? - ketchim - 11-13-2014
Extrapolate what ???
all England matches and a couple wid Australia ...
How he manage India spin ?? South Africa raw pace ? Pakistan ?
Terrible SAMPLING to attempt anything scientific.
Headley is a black man romantic notion of post Colonialism.
Thats it : give he a Gold medal 8)
Re: George Headley — was he really tested by the best attacks? - boquiesse - 11-13-2014
Talking about Headley based purely on his numbers is nonsensical.
He can only be judged based on the period he played in.
If anyone wants to know more, why not read about him FROM ONE WHO SAW HIM PLAY .
Chapter 11 of "Beyond A Boundary" - GEORGE HEADLEY: NASCITUR NON FIT
Re: George Headley — was he really tested by the best attacks? - Mail - 11-13-2014
I agree with Boqui.
In fact comparing eras is virtually impossible but his numbers are good.
In fact Brahman mainly played against England home and away.
Re: George Headley — was he really tested by the best attacks? - boquiesse - 11-13-2014
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I agree with Boqui.
In fact comparing eras is virtually impossible but his numbers are good.
In fact Brahman mainly played against England home and away.
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I totally agree. Trying to prove this or that about Headley by selectively quoting numbers as some have sought to do is strange.
But then some have very obvious agendas.
Re: George Headley — was he really tested by the best attacks? - ketchim - 11-13-2014
Agenda ??? jeeezzz I love that stuff
what is your perceived agenda , bokes ? :-\
Re: George Headley — was he really tested by the best attacks? - Mail - 11-13-2014
Boqui,
Yes that is true but to have an average in the 60s in any era is an achievement.
The thing that could be questions, as there is a statistical logic, is how would his average have feared had he played more games.
Re: George Headley — was he really tested by the best attacks? - boquiesse - 11-13-2014
[quote author=ketchim link=topic=93958.msg599160#msg599160 date=1415908964]
Agenda ??? jeeezzz I love that stuff
what is your perceived agenda , bokes ? :-\
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I have none. But you is smart so you know what I am talking about.
Re: George Headley — was he really tested by the best attacks? - ketchim - 11-13-2014
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Yes he was tested by the BEST ATTACKS OF HIS TIME. And yes he is a great.
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seems like you DO have an agenda !
we have talked many times about the prerequisite for Great .
minimum number of Games a main essential ingredient !!
But yet you continue the foolishness...
Lets agree that Headley is really a black caribbean Folkhero post Colonialism.
AND give thanks to the Panama Canal for employing his Dad
Re: George Headley — was he really tested by the best attacks? - ketchim - 11-13-2014
Headley's Dad leff this Canal with a lotta Sweat : as a Legacy
![[Image: 5-panama-canal-first-boat_70440_600x450.jpg]](http://images.nationalgeographic.com/wpf/media-live/photos/000/704/cache/5-panama-canal-first-boat_70440_600x450.jpg)
![[Image: Landslide.jpg]](http://www.thepanamanews.com/pn/v_16/issue_13/images/Landslide.jpg)
Re: George Headley — was he really tested by the best attacks? - boquiesse - 11-13-2014
[quote author=ketchim link=topic=93958.msg599188#msg599188 date=1415912716]
we have talked many times about the prerequisite for Great .
minimum number of Games a main essential ingredient !!
But yet you continue the foolishness...
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That is YOUR prerequisite so let's leasve it at that.