This Press Pass brings back memories of a great day in 1990 when Lincolnshire's Minor Counties team finally got to play at The Home of Cricket - Lord's, in London - for the very first time.
I found it the other day while looking for my examination certificates ahead of a job interview. Which do I savour most? No contest, really.
While at Lord's for this cup final we got to visit the dressing room with the small balcony - the one so often featured in TV footage from this famous old venue - and to see the Long Room, where memorabilia showing the game's past glories is on display.
The back of the Press Pass carries the name of Lt Col J. R. Stephenson, Secretary of the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC). A very thoughtful chap, he had it laminated, which is why it has survived the past 19 summers and looks as fresh as the day it was issued.
I recall driving down to the game with Lincs committee man Len Skinns and Joe Minkley of Radio Lincolnshire. Unfortunately, it rained and no play was possible until the Monday, and I had to be back at work. So we didn't see a ball bowled.
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