GeoffW1
29-12-2012, 05:08 PM
Hi,
Most cricket fans will feel sad at the passing of this larger than life, colourful England captain and Ch 9 commentator.
I remember him wearing a white motorcycle helmet to the crease (one of the first), whereupon Dennis Lillee hit him on it.
Jeff Thomson used the sandshoe crusher on him a lot in 74-75 because Greig was so tall.
He could be direct on air, often roughing up Bill Lawry (the Phantom!), but that was all showmanship I think.
Passing of an era.
Regrets
Most cricket fans will feel sad at the passing of this larger than life, colourful England captain and Ch 9 commentator.
I remember him wearing a white motorcycle helmet to the crease (one of the first), whereupon Dennis Lillee hit him on it.
Jeff Thomson used the sandshoe crusher on him a lot in 74-75 because Greig was so tall.
He could be direct on air, often roughing up Bill Lawry (the Phantom!), but that was all showmanship I think.
Passing of an era.
Regrets