'Ultimate sportsman' was England cricketer, FA Cup finalist and had long jump world record

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FA Cup finalist in the latter, while also representing the Barbarians - an exhibition world XI - in Rugby Union.Incredibly, Fry wasn't finished there either, he held the British long jump record and equalled the world record in an athletics venture.And it was also noted that Fry was also a decent shot putter, hammer thrower, and ice skater.On top of all that Fry was dubbed the most handsome man in Britain, and he reportedly turned down the throne of Albania.Despite all of his sporting exploits, Fry is best remembered for his cricketing career.Fry bounced around county sides including London County, Hampshire, and Surrey.However, his exploits for England in the early 20th century stand far as the highlight of Fry's career, and as a batsman, he bagged two test centuries.Fry hit the peak powers in the early 1910s, and he once hit 258 not out for Hampshire as he awarded England captaincy. Who is the best sportsman of all time?

Let us know in the comments section What makes Fry's rise to the top of cricket even more staggering is that he had already conquered the footballing world.Fry turned out for both Southampton and Portsmouth while also having caps for the famed Corinthian-Casuals side.During the 1901/02 season Fry, who was then at Southampton reached the FA Cup final with the Saints making appearances in all eight cup ties.Southampton clashed with Sheffield United in the final, and after a 1-1 draw, the Blades won the replay 2-1 to claim their second Cup triumph.Want to be on the ball with all of the latest football news?Well then sign up for the brilliant Daily Star football email newsletter!From the latest transfer news to the agenda-setting stories, get it all in your email inbox - don't miss a thing.It only takes a.