SAM LOXTON 1947/48 TEST DEBUT GAME WORN BAGGY GREEN AUSTRALIAN CRICKET CAP

Offered is the original baggy green first issue cap presented to Sam Loxton upon his 1947/48 Test debut. Sam went on to wear this test cap against India during that first game at the MCG. It was also this cap, that Sam wore during the prized of 1948 tour of England that later became known as the 1948 Invincibles tour

Sam Loxton, OBE was an incredible Australian sportsman. He was an accomplished VFL player who played 41 games for St Kilda and then went on to represent them in the tank division during WWII. He spent 2 decades as a state cricket selector and later, the 1959/60 Australian cricket team manager.

Among all of his remarkable career pursuits, his greatest achievements were attained on the cricket field. He played in 12 Tests for Australia from 1947/8 to 1951.

Known as a lethal right-handed all-rounder; he cemented his part in Australian cricket history after his success in the 1948 undefeated Invincibles tour alongside the likes of Bradman and Morris

The baggy green Australian cricket cap was purchased by Icons of Sport in 2002 as part of a larger collection and offered for Auction in the Ludgroves Invincibles Auction in Melbourne in 2003. It was subsequently removed from sale by Icons of Sport and later Sold privately in 2006 to the vendor. The cap has remained in his private collection ever since.

Condition: Very Good Original Worn Condition.

Location of item: Warehouse 3 /15 Koala Crescent, West Gosford, NSW, Australia

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