John Reid New Zealand cricket blazer, in black wool, silver silkwork fern and inscribed N.Z., C.C. John Richard Reid CNZM OBE was born in Auckland 3r

John Reid New Zealand cricket blazer, in black wool, silver silkwork fern and inscribed N.Z., C.C. John Richard Reid CNZM OBE was born in Auckland 3rd June 1928 who captained New Zealand in 34 Test Matches. He was the country's first cricketing leader to achieve victory, both at home against the West Indies in 1956 and the first away win, against South Africa in 1962. During his career he was a leading force with both the bat and the ball.