Watercolour, J Gregory

Original Robert Ingpen watercolour depicting Australian all-rounder, Jack Gregory. The image is included in a tapestry celebrating 150 years of performances and events on the MCG. In 1920/21, in his second Test, Gregory scored 100 runs (off 115 balls) batting at number eight, and took 7 wickets for 69 runs, and 1/32 against England at the MCG. In 24 Tests (1920-28), Gregory captured 85 wickets at an average of 31.15, scored 1146 runs at 36.96, and took 37 catches. He was Wisden 'Cricketer of the Year' in 1922.