Sad news for Australian cricket fans of a certain era with news this morning of the passing of Keith Stackpole at age 84. Originally a leg spinner who became an opening batsman in the 1960s and 70s, ‘Stackie’ was a dasher with the bat, a handy slips fielder, a handy leggie, Test Vice-Captain for a stint, and is regarded as having had a positive influence on Ian Chappell’s style of captaincy. His battles with John Snow in the 1970/71 Ashes series was a classic confrontation. After retiring as a player, Stackpole went on to a successful career as a commentator on the Nine network.
To view a comprehensive outline of Keith Stackpole’s career statistics click HERE.
To read a biography of Keith Stackpole click HERE.
And, no doubt, high on Stackie’s resumé was his appearance as guest speaker at the Almanac’s Odd Friday Lunch in December 2016.
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RIP Stacky
RIP Stacky.
He lived around the corner from me in Williamstown for many years.