In his rookie year, the imposing right tackle started every game, a unique feat at that level, although it was not without its challenges.

He was the author of several patents on drilling equipment - unique feat amongst oil industrialists of the time.

He scored 85 runs in the second innings, failing to accomplish the unique feat of scoring a double-century and a century in a single match.

His unique feats of the newly cultivated art had soon won robust acclamation from the press and the public alike.