The Demon Fred Spofforth was not actually a demon.
He was a family man, and a Christian.
In his spare time he would knit little booties for the stumps of lepers.
During the week he would feed the homeless lobster and caviar.
And if he saw an old lady crossing the street, he would buy her a house.
He was so nice that before each game the Australian officials would attach clothes pegs to his genitalia.
This fired him up to such a extent that he then bowled ‘like a demon’, hence the nickname.
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Given the era, all of those are belivable. Although I heard a rumour about anthropod pederesty.
Ok, I accept that these are true hardcore facts.
But, the question still remains unanswered.
How often Jrod, how often?
Mary, never.
Then what?
None?