Autographed cricket bat used by Gary Cosier, 1975 and 1977
Object Type
Sporting equipment/Playing equipment/Bat
Date Used
1975
1977
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Object Detail
Brief Description
Cricket bat used by Australian Test player Gary Cosier to score 109 on debut against the West Indies at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, 1975, also used during the 1977 Australian tour of England. Bat is light stained wood with black rubber grip handle. Bottom half of blade is sealed with tape and string. Signed on back proper right side and reads "THE BAT I USED IN MY TEST DEBUT AND SCORED 109 V WI. IN 1975/ FINALLY USED AT LORDS, AUST V MCC IN 1977./ GARY COSIER". Red Gray-Nicolls label featured along splice with black shields stamped on either side of label on front.
Measurements
0 - Whole: H: 850 W: 110 D: 70mm (H: 33 7/16 W: 4 5/16 D: 2 3/4")
Media/Materials
Associated Event
Date Used
1975
1977
1977
Place Used
Location
In storage
Registration No
M16896
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