Vale Tony Greig

[GeoffW1 (Geoff)]

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

[mozzie (Peter)]

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

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

[asimov (John)]

RIP yet another legend. Onya Tony, & thanks for everything cricket..

[Octane (Humayun)]

Very, very sad.

I will listen to The 12th Man collection in his honour.

H

[Sarge (Rod)]

He will be missed. Cricket just won't be the same.

Rod

[jjjnettie (Jeanette)]

Rip

[Ric]

RIP Tony

One of the icons of the game.

[Varangian (John)]

A fantastic competitor and a great showman with the Chappels, Richie and Bill. Was the architect of bringing the English team into World Series cricket with Packer. Will be missed.