Andrew Radd Knihy

Focusing on the achievements and contributions of iconic athletes, this book presents short biographies and statistics of the 100 greatest players from various sports teams and clubs. As part of the 100 Greats series, it highlights their impact on the game, showcasing their skills and legacies that have shaped sports history.

The ‘faces on a wall’ in this book are Northamptonshire’s captains since 1878, whose portraits appear together in the pavilion at Wantage Road. An astonishingly diverse bunch encompassing cricket no-hopers, solid professionals and top internationals, they represent the changing face of the county game over the past century and a half.