ON THIS DAY: 2011

1910: Teddy Tinling, the man who brought a new meaning to tennis clothing, was born. His designs for women players were eye-catching and the frilly lace knickers he devised for ‘Gorgeous Gussie’ Moran caused a stir at Wimbledon in 1949. He died in 1990, aged 79.

1916: Sir Len Hutton, one of the all-time great England cricketers, was born. He was the first professional captain of the England Test side and his innings of 364 against Australia at The Oval in 1938 stood as a Test record for nearly 20 years. He died in 1990, aged 74.

1973: Patricia’s Hope became only the second dog after Mick the Miller, in 1929 and 1930, to win the Greyhound Derby a second time.

Aston Villa confirmed their winger Ashley Young had signed a five-year contract with Man Utd