George Lohmann: Pioneer Professional

George Lohmann has a better average and strike-rate than any other bowler in the history of Test Cricket. A pioneer of the art of medium-pace bowling, brilliant fielder and dashing batsman, he was the main force behind Surrey's domination of county cricket in the late 19th century. He spent the last part of his tragically short life in South Africa, where he played a major part in the development of the game and the coaching of its rising stars. Winner of the 2008 Cricket Society Book of the Year.