The second person to achieve 1000 runs in May, a very rare event.
A batsman with every stroke at his command.
Merely watching him stroll to the crease was an event.
Possibly his innings at Lord'd 1938 against a fearsome Australian bowling attack typified him.
Hutton, Barnett and Edrich had been dismissed for 31 when he strolled onto the pitch.
A measured stride which said not only did he own the ground but was going to do so for a long time.
Six hours later he had added 240 runs which included 32 fours.
One of the all-time greats.