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Story Time 276 – Who is Piccolo Jim, and why will his centenary be 2029?
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- Jul 3, 2026
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- 3652
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Summary
It's Story Time, our weekly walk through cricket history. This week, there will be plenty of centenaries and sesquicentenaries coming up over the next few years, but we have found a rather more niche one than the first Test or Bodyline or Bradman's debut. Find out about a bloke called Piccolo Jim. Also this week, the drag-flickers who swapped sports, and a lovely left-armer. Adam and Geoff are back together. Your Nerd Pledge numbers this week: 3.48 - Jonathan Brand 5.99 - Stephen Tabb 8.90 - Mel Shawley Could you support the show? You can send us a Nerd Pledge or become a member at patreon.com/thefinalword, and could win a case of Stomping Ground beer for your trouble. Browse their range at stompingground.beer Get yourself 10% off lovely Duncan Fearnley bats and kit with code TFW10 Stop snoring with 10% off a Zeus device: use code TFW2026 at zeussleeps.com Join England’s Test tour of South Africa in 2026 with Gullivers Sports Travel. Learn more or book at gulliverstravel.co.uk With Morie Candles you can buy one item, get 30% off the next, with the offer code TFW5. At morie.com.au Check out the Lord's Performance Centre for activities and courses: lords.org/lords/performancecentre…