Been meaning to post something about this hugely talented former cricketer, but have been busy. I was quite young when I was captivated by cricket (and the Packer War).
Gary Gilmour was a cricketer which I admired. A great talent, but was never serious enough to make the most of it. On song, he was a terrific bowler who could swing it both ways (if conditions suited). His 1975 World Cup Semi Final effort are a great example of this - 6 for 14 off 12 overs (also took 5 for 48 in the Final v West Indies). And on song with the bat, he could thrash the ball to all parts. I would have loved to have seen footage of his 101 v New Zealand in 1976 - 86 in boundaries!
It's a shame his body never allowed him to fulfil his potential. Dodgy ankles. Gout. Perhaps brought on by his care free attitude to fitness and a penchant for a drink or three.
Scored 122 on first class debut for New South Wales in 1972. Then made 52 and took 4-75 on Test debut in 1974 v New Zealand. Only played 15 tests before he joined World Series Cricket - where he couldn't really contribute due to debilitating injuries and health conditions.
Received a liver transplant a little while ago, and has now succumbed to complications. The sad story is added by the tradegy that Gary lost his son to a brain tumour just shortly before his own death. Hopefully the two are re-united again.
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Tests: 15
Runs: 483
HS: 101
2HS: 95
50: 3
100: 1
Wickets: 54
BB: 6/85
2BB: 5/34
5wi: 3
Thanks for the memories Gus.
Thanks for this thread Lappy....Gilmour was a great talent who probably didnt reach his ful potential like you said.
You have covered it all and sad to read his son also passed away...RIP Gus.
RIP. Some good memories from the past here.