[Misc] RIP Rod Marsh

[Goldstone1976]

A larger than life character and a superb cricketer. RIP

 

[Leekbrookgull]

Sad news.

 

[Eeyore]

I saw this earlier in the week and wondered if he would make it.

Incredible character.

I think the 70s was the decade of the greatest keepers, and Marsh was one of them. Incredible capabilities for someone so seemingly unathletic.

c Marsh b Lillee

I wonder how many batsman had that in their scorecard.

He was also responsible, IIRC, for the development of a lot of young English players in Adelaide.

RIP big man, I hope you collected your winnings in Leeds that Tuesday

 

[OzMike]

Not heard anything about it here ?

 

[Petunia]

Not heard anything about it here ?

It’s been on ABC and Channel 9.

 

[Robinjakarta]

Very sad. Great player. RIP.

 

[GT49er]

Sadly it's true.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/60508396

RIP

 

[BLOCK F]

RIP Rod, one of the characters of cricket.

 

[jakarta]

RIP Rod, one of the characters of cricket.

Along with David Boon, I believe he also helped out Brewers all over the World.

Seriously, a great Cricketer.

 

[Gwylan]

One of those Aussies it was hard to dislike. He played cricket in the right spirit ... and was a pretty good player.

RIP

 

[Marshy]

:-(

Not a thread title i like seeing as my Brother is Rodney Marsh !

 

[happypig]

Tackled a streaker in a ODI in 1981. Richie Benaud commented "That's the first catch Marsh has taken today"

 

[jakarta]

Tackled a streaker in a ODI in 1981. Richie Benaud commented "That's the first catch Marsh has taken today"

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Proper British Streaker, left his Socks on...

 

[Hotchilidog]

Sad news. Grew up watching him play, a very good cricketer indeed from a classic era.

 

[vegster]

RIP Rodney, tough as nails on the pitch but a great character and great bloke off it.