This ANZAC Day, Citrus Bob Utber and his fellow ABC Mildura commentator reflected on sportsmen who made the supreme sacrifice in World Wars.
Remembrance Day: Wisden on Hedley Verity
November 11, 2021 by 1 Comment
Sporting history and the history of conflict have interesting, sometimes intertwined narratives. This obituary on Hedley Verity in Wisden is an example that is well worth a read anytime, but particularly today.
Almanac Teams: An innings cut short
July 24, 2019 by 18 Comments
In a thoughtful response to an earlier Phil Dimitriadis piece, Glen! compiles a team of cricketers who had their careers cut short by tragedy or misfortune.
‘The Kneebones of Brookfield…..’ – KB Hill
March 7, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Eugene Kneebone was quite a man – “The World’s Strongest Man’, father of 16 children, local sporting colossus and a legend in his own time. (And not short on self-confidence!) KB Hill provides another classic story from country Victoria.
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