Watercolour, W Armstrong

Original Robert Ingpen watercolour depicting Australian Test cricketer (and Australian Rules footballer), Warwick Windridge Armstrong. The image is included in a tapestry celebrating 150 years of performances and events on the MCG. In 50 Tests (1902-1921), Armstrong - an all-rounder - captured 87 wickets at an average of 33.59, scored 2863 runs at 38.68, and took 44 catches. He played 16 games for South Melbourne Football Club from 1899 to 1900. In 2000, Armstrong was inducted into the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame.