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Originally Posted by GeoffW1
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
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yes sad news,knowing he was i'll i think the first test he was talking on tv and in high spirits how quick and sad...missed on channel 9...RIP TONY