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Bob Willis signed print - The King of Headingley
£39.99
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BBT128
Limited edition print personally signed by England's fearless fast bowler, Bob Willis. With the 3rd Ashes Test at Headingley in 1981 in the balance, fearless Bob Willis bowls a bouncer as the England slip cordon look on.
Approximate size:420mm x 594mm
Dispatch time:Dispatched within 2-3 working days
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Certificate of Authenticity
Every signed product is issued with a Certificate of Authenticity verified by our Managing Director, which guarantees that every item has been hand-signed. The certificate includes many security features to avoid duplication and protect your investment.
Security Features
1. Quality of printing & paper
The printed lines and colours of the many intricate patterns on our Certificate of Authenticity are sharp, clear and free of smudges or blurred edges. The paper is high quality, textured and of a heavier weight than normal paper.
2. Integrated image
Each Certificate of Authenticity also includes either an example image of the product or a small photo of the individual signing the product.
*Images are for illustration purposes only and the product/signature location & size my differ slightly.
3. Hologram seal
A security bespoke A1 Sporting Memorabilia hologram seal that shimmers and animates when tilted is included on every Certificate of Authenticity.
4. Online verification
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5. Verified by our CEO
Every single Certificate of Authenticity is also verified by our chief executive officer - to guarantee that the item is genuine and hand signed.
About A1 Sporting Memorabilia
At A1 Sporting Memorabilia, we not only have the highest standards of authenticity in the industry but we also combine this with unique products and have completed private autograph signing sessions with the biggest names in sport – including Pele, Maradona, Lionel Messi, Wayne Rooney, Steven Gerrard, Sir Geoff Hurst, Sir Bobby Charlton, Anthony Joshua, Frank Bruno & more!
Founded in 1995, A1 Sporting Memorabilia was previously owned by Terry and Freda Baker and is now owned by Icons Shop Limited.
Delivery
Standard UK Delivery - £5.99 (small items)
Orders sent via our standard delivery service are sent via Royal Mail 1st Class Recorded Delivery. We aim to dispatch all UK orders within 1-2 working days.
We require a signature for all packages that we send out. If you are not at home in the day, we recommend getting your order delivered to a work address. If you are not in when a delivery is attempted, the parcel will be taken to your nearest postal sorting depot. A card will be left with instructions on how to retrieve it.
Standard UK Delivery - £16.99 (large items)
Some of our larger items are dispatched using a courier service due to their size, weight and value. All items sent via courier will require a signature and cannot be left in a safe place or with neighbours.
Additional delivery charges may apply for an address in the Scottish Highlands, Channel Islands and Isle of Man.
International Delivery
All international items are dispatched using either a international courier or Royal Mail International Signed For. You will usually receive your item within 10 working days. Shipping fees are calculated at the checkout dependant on size, weight and destination.
We are not responsible for any customs duties, taxes or levies on international orders. We recommend that you check with your local customs officials or post office for further information.
In the most memorable Test encounter of them all, Bob Willis was to take an incredible 8 wickets for only 43 runs during Australia's second innings. England went on to record one of cricket's unlikeliest Test victories.
During Australia's first innings, England failed to make any impact as the visitors declared at 401 for 9. The home team then recorded only 174 runs and were forced to follow on. An innings defeat loomed large. Heroics from Ian Botham with the bat prevented a humiliating early defeat, but England still only set Australia a target of 130 runs to win.
As the Australian batsmen walked on to the wicket during the final day's play at Headingley, they saw their target as nothing more than a formality. They hadn't gambled on Willis. With searing pace and unbridled aggression, he tore through an Australian order unable to control his deliveries. What a time to produce a career-best Test performance of 8-43. Australia, battered by Botham and bruised by Willis, succumbed for just 111 and England won an incredible test, arguably the greatest of all time, by 18 runs.
At almost 6ft 6in, the sight of Willis hurtling into the crease was quite a sight, not least for opposing batsmen. Headingley in 1981 was his just reward for a career long on courage and determination. 'The Headingley Test' is now a major part of cricketing folklore and Bob Willis was its key player.
Own a piece of sporting history
This limited edition print captures Bob Willis unleashing a bouncer during his incredible spell at the legendary Headingley Test match of 1981. Featuring a spectacular action shot of the England bowler, this is an essential item for any fan of cricket and English sport.
Personally Signed
Each print has been personally hand-signed by English cricketing legend Bob Willis. His remarkable performance in one of cricket's greatest matches makes this a highly sought after piece of cricket memorabilia.
Strictly Limited Edition
Only 500 hand-numbered copies of this print will ever be released. Once we sell out of an edition, we never make further copies available so do not delay or you WILL miss out.
| Product type | Signed photos |
|---|---|
| Signed by | Bob Willis |
| Approximate size | 420mm x 594mm |
| Preframed | No |
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