sadoldgit Posted 14 September, 2015 Posted 14 September, 2015 A very brave man. I still wince when I see that footage v West Indies from the 70s. RIP.
OldNick Posted 14 September, 2015 Posted 14 September, 2015 A very brave man. I still wince when I see that footage v West Indies from the 70s. RIP. yes, he certainly took a beating during that test. There had to be underlying reasons why the Windies took the route they did. It was an appalling show of aggression, and in those days they had no helmets. RIP
Lord Duckhunter Posted 15 September, 2015 Posted 15 September, 2015 (edited) The West Indies had taken a beating at the hands of Lilliee & Thomson a couple of years before and Clive Lloyd saw that this was the way forward . Tony Gregg then went and wound them up saying he was going to make them grovel . The fact that a white South Africian used that particular phrase compounded the resentment . I've got a great book about that tour and the I'll feeling that Gregg created called "Grovel" . Fantastic read for any cricket fans of a certain vintage . Close & Edrich both took a hammering and were extremely brave , and in fairness so was Gregg himself. I highly recommend the book if you're interested in cricket . RIP Brian Edited 15 September, 2015 by Lord Duckhunter
Whitey Grandad Posted 15 September, 2015 Posted 15 September, 2015 I remember seeing a photo in the papers showing his body covered in bruises after that test. It's always sad when your childhood heroes pass away. Farewell Brian, RIP.
Lord Duckhunter Posted 15 September, 2015 Posted 15 September, 2015 Sound starts about 20 seconds in, just as the ball whistles past Close's nose.
bazza Posted 17 September, 2015 Posted 17 September, 2015 I'd never seen that footage before. Brave indeed.
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