16,997 runs, 722 catches and 156 stumpings.
Warwickshire legend Tiger Smith has emerged as hot favourite to land the accolade of 'Most Prestigious Ernest in the History of the World'.
Tiger - Ernest James Smith - was a giant of a wicket-keeper and batsman for the Bears for 26 years, a linchpin of the 1911 championship triumph and an integral member of the coaching staff at Edgbaston for decades after his playing days.
Highgate-born Smith's credentials are beyond reproach, although he faces stiff competition for the title. Among others being well-backed are Ernie Bishop (Emily's husband, tragically gunned down in his prime), Ernie Hunt (Coventry City striker and architect of that brilliant free-kick routine with Willie Carr) and Ernie (the fastest milkman in the west).
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Brian Halford - Brian Halford’s look at Edgbaston.
Talking of wicketkeepers, do you think Ambrose will start in the Test series and if so, how do you think he will do?
My vote would go to the eminent political philosopher and writer Ernest Halford of Warwick.
Ernie Hunt? The very thought. Gladstone would have sent a gunboat!
Hello chaps. Sorry, I've been away.
Bob - I think Ambrose will score plenty of runs against the lesser Test teams. Whether he can step up against the very best no-one can yet know. I think he might because mentally he is very strong. His wicket-keeping skills are sound so he won't have the pressure that Geraint Jones was always under (ie. couldn't keep pigeons so always had to score runs).
Kevin - nice to hear from you. How could I omit the great E.Halford!!