Bob Appleyard Interview

Bob Appleyard speaking to Christopher Martin-Jenkins, primarily focusing on the 1954-55 Ashes tour.

[@user-hq4gu1jb3n]

Great interview. Bob Appleyard talks of making the Yorkshire XI in 1951, but he did play at least one first class match for Yorkshire in 1950 - vs Scotland in July that year. He opened the bowling in both innings, taking 2 for 18 in ten overs and then 3 for 22 in sixteen overs. Yardley scored a century in that match and Hutton an elegant seventy nine. It's the only time I saw Appleyard, Hutton and Yardley play other than on newsreels and now on KZbin.

[@johnmoorely7275]

Wonderful interview. What a terrific man Appleyard was and especially after his traumatic experience as a youth. In the two seasons when he was fully fit, a case could be made for his being one of the great post-War bowlers. Just look at his figures!

[@davidhoward8270]

Superb interview with a man with a deep knowledge of his craft. Particularly liked the way he sat through the interview with a ball in his hand giving such insight on how he held the ball and how other great bowlers did too.

[@michaelwestbrook5288]

Brill, my hero as a young bowler at primary school in Hants. M

[@FAIRWAY18]

Two very enjoyable, and informative, interviews. (I refer to the one with Tom Graveney also) I will indulge myself by looking at the other interviews with cricketers on this channel. Thanks for uploading.

[@chrislaw4189]

Glad you enjoyed it! Don't miss the many other interviews and documentaries on my channel.

[@robcoates]

Along with Les Jackson, the greatest bowler you've never heard of. Probably the best bowler to play in County Cricket in the 1950s

[@kenclayton5088]

Wonderful stuff.total recall.top player

[@Andrew-rb4fy]

Do you know when the interview was conducted?

[@kenclayton5088]

Has an excellent record..got batsman out....leading batsman,not tailenders