Paul and Glenn are back for another informative episode. This week we will discuss some of the well-known sportspeople from over the years who have passed away suddenly. We pay our respects to former test cricketer Phillip Hughes on the 10th anniversary of his tragic death which stunned the nation and the cricket world. Some of who we will discuss include:
- Shane Warne, Andrew Symonds, Dean Jones, Hansie Cronje, Ben Hollioke.
- Geoff Selby, Ben Alexander, Paul Green, Peter Jackson, Olsen Fillipina
- Kerryn McCann, Kevin Kiptum
- Andres Escobar, Aryton Senna
- An American track and field star who shattered world records at the 1988 Olympics and passed away suddenly at just 38 years of age.
- A three-time major winner and American golfer who was famous for his colourful outfits on the course and his enthusiasm and tragically died in a plane crash.
- Gary Dowling, Steve Folkes
- David Hookes
- Bob Woolmer, Peter Roebuck
- Phil Walsh
- Clinton Grybas
We have our Claps and Slaps for the week and Miss Olivia is back to conduct the Quiz and Who Am I? We have our Where Are They Now? segment and Glenn finishes off with another great joke.
Shock Deaths in Sport Sources
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6. Abc news (australia) ‘michael clarke’s eulogy for phillip hughes’, 3/12/2014.
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11. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malcolm_Marshall
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18. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Folkes
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22. the-sun.com ‘fore father: who are payne stewart’s children, aaron and chelsea? Get to know the former PGA tour star’s family’, alexandra chomik, seo reporter, 16/6/24.
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24. clubhouse.swingu.com ‘10 facts about payne steward 25 years after his US Open win at pinehurst’, adam west 13/6/24.
25. Pga tour.com ‘payne stewart honoured with memorial flag sunday on pinehurst’s 18th green’, by kevin prise, 16/6/24.
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28. Talk sport.com ‘payne stewart was golf’s original trannsetter with iconic wardrobe and celebration in 1999 US Open win at pinehurts’, brian t.smith, 13/6/24.
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30. Scratch ‘i love to play’, jake trout and the flounders, 30/6/24.
31. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Learjet_35
