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09 Apr 15 - 11:18 PM (#3700915) Subject: BS Ritchie Benault RIP From: Stanron So long it's been good to know you. |
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10 Apr 15 - 01:42 AM (#3700921) Subject: RE: Ritchie Benault RIP From: GUEST,Gerry I think the spelling is Richie Benaud. http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-04-10/richie-benaud-dies-aged-84/6050344 |
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10 Apr 15 - 03:23 AM (#3700934) Subject: RE: Ritchie Benault RIP From: Dave Sutherland The voice of many a summer from my pre-teens to what seems almost like the present day. RIP. |
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10 Apr 15 - 05:25 AM (#3700974) Subject: RE: Ritchie Benault RIP From: fat B****rd My father was an obsessive cricket fan and like Dave that name and voice is evocative for me of young summers and radios. RIP Mr. Benaud |
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10 Apr 15 - 06:27 AM (#3700984) Subject: RE: Ritchie Benault RIP From: David C. Carter I got a call from Oz this morning. Sad news ineed. My memories echo those of fat B****rd. RIP |
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10 Apr 15 - 06:50 AM (#3700990) Subject: RE: Ritchie Benault RIP From: Backwoodsman Very sad, one of the Truly Greats. RIP, Ritchie. |
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10 Apr 15 - 06:51 AM (#3700991) Subject: RE: Ritchie Benault RIP From: Backwoodsman I wonder if a Mudelf could correct the spelling of Ritchie's surname in the title to Benaud, please? |
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10 Apr 15 - 07:22 AM (#3700999) Subject: RE: Ritchie Benault RIP From: GUEST,Mike Rogers Can we please dignify the name of a great man of cricket with the correct spelling of both his forename and surname: RICHIE BENAUD ____________Several attempts to change the title were "no-balled" earlier today. Apologies. MudElf_______________ |
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10 Apr 15 - 08:46 AM (#3701021) Subject: RE: Ritchie Benault RIP From: Teribus Fear not Mike it will probably be done quick enough when the US gets up |
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10 Apr 15 - 11:34 AM (#3701051) Subject: RE: Ritchie Benault RIP From: GUEST,MikeL2 Hi Sad News for a great cricketer and Ambassador for the game. I saw Richie play several times and he usually contributed significantly. I saw him at Old Trafford in 1956 in " The Jim Laker " Test. Richie always respected how great Jim was and often made references to it. Richie was a gracious man and a thinker about the game. He became one of the World's great commentators. For me the second most evocative to John Arlot. RIP Richie. My condolences to family and friends. MikeL2 |
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10 Apr 15 - 06:01 PM (#3701111) Subject: RE: Richie Benaud RIP From: Steve Shaw A lovely feller, as warm as toast and as mellow as a warm August afternoon. |
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10 Apr 15 - 07:45 PM (#3701117) Subject: RE: Richie Benaud RIP From: Big Al Whittle i always thought of it as a great honour for England that he spent so much time here. after all, i bet he was like royalty in Australa. |
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11 Apr 15 - 01:06 AM (#3701145) Subject: RE: Richie Benaud RIP From: nager It was very very sad to hear the news .. Richie Benaud a true household name here in Australia. RIP mate. |
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11 Apr 15 - 09:26 AM (#3701184) Subject: RE: Richie Benaud RIP, a great man of cricket From: Musket Too young to have known him as a player but as a commentator, forms part of what I recognise as my love of the sport. Very sad indeed. |
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12 Apr 15 - 06:46 AM (#3701327) Subject: RE: Richie Benaud RIP, a great man of cricket From: Teribus Vaguely remember seeing him as a player, I remember him more though as a commentator, along with Brian Johnston and John Arlott they were in a class of their own and now that Richie has passed it really is the end of an era. But with Benaud in particular his response to Sky's job offers and his family's refusal to accept the offer of a state funeral speak volumes towards the humility, integrity and honesty of the man and the family. What ever job he took on in life he did astoundingly well, seeking no adulation, or personal glory - Rest In Peace. |
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12 Apr 15 - 07:02 PM (#3701472) Subject: RE: Richie Benaud RIP, a great man of cricket From: The Sandman what a shame, a great commentator and a great cricketer. |