Many batsmen were given a thorough battering by Kortright, including W. G. Grace. In 1898, Grace was approaching 50 years old: and he famously refused to speak to Kortright following a Gloucestershire vs Essex match.
Kortright's aggressive batting style led to many batsmen, including W.G. Grace, being heavily challenged during a specific period in his career. This incident occurred in 1898 when Grace was nearing the age of 50 and refused to speak with Kortright after a match between Gloucestershire and Essex.