Lindsay Kline's hat-trick ball, 2nd Test, Australia v South Africa, Newlands 1958
Object Type
Trophies and awards/Trophy/Sporting equipment/Ball
Date Used
03 Jan 1958
1958
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Object Detail
Brief Description
Mounted cricket ball. The ball is mounted on a metal-like plastic base which is in turn mounted on a circular tiered black plastic stand. There is an engraved sterling silver plaque fixed to the stand (the silver plaque was originally fixed to the ball which was not mounted). Inscription on plaque reads: 'PRESENTED TO/LINDSAY KLINE/FOR PERFORMING A HAT TRICK IN THE SECOND TEST/AUSTRALIA Vs. SOUTH AFRICA/PLAYED AT NEWLANDS, CAPE TOWN/3RD JANUARY, 1958.' There are some faded Australian signatures and ball maker imprints on the back of the ball.
Measurements
0 - Whole: H: 135 W: 95 D: 95mm (H: 5 5/16 W: 3 3/4 D: 3 3/4")
Associated Event
Associated Person
Date Used
03 Jan 1958
1958
1958
Location
On display
Registration No
M7592
Credit Line
Kindly donated to the Melbourne Cricket Club Museum by Lindsay Kline
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