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John Cornell - 23rd July 2021 - LP - 07-23-2021
Another Aussie icon gone, such a talent both as an author and as an actor.
https://www.theage.com.au/culture/celebrity/a-classic-australian-character-john-cornell-dies-at-80-20210723-p58c94.html
Passed after suffering a long battle with Parkinsons disease.
Re: John Cornell - 23rd July 2021 - Gointocarlton - 07-23-2021
RIP Strop
Re: John Cornell - 23rd July 2021 - tonyo - 07-23-2021
(07-23-2021, 02:04 AM)LP link Wrote:Another Aussie icon gone, such a talent both as an author and as an actor.
https://www.theage.com.au/culture/celebrity/a-classic-australian-character-john-cornell-dies-at-80-20210723-p58c94.html
Passed after suffering a long battle with Parkinsons disease.
Not to forget, he helped revolutionise cricket in this country through WSC - painful yes, but a great leap forward in the end.
Re: John Cornell - 23rd July 2021 - LP - 07-23-2021
(07-23-2021, 04:11 AM)tonyo date Wrote:Not to forget, he helped revolutionise cricket in this country through WSC - painful yes, but a great leap forward in the end.Yes, I'm not much of a cricket historian.
It's often reported that WSC was Kerry Packer's idea, but as I understand it was an idea John Cornell sold to KP who backed/underwrote it, is that understanding correct?
Re: John Cornell - 23rd July 2021 - Baggers - 07-23-2021
RIP John, you're a bloody ripper mate. Fondly remembered and I am so glad others have noted your brilliant vision re cricket.
Re: John Cornell - 23rd July 2021 - Gointocarlton - 07-23-2021
(07-23-2021, 04:15 AM)LP link Wrote:Yes, I'm not much of a cricket historian.Correct
It's often reported that WSC was Kerry Packer's idea, but as I understand it was an idea John Cornell sold to KP who backed/underwrote it, is that understanding correct?
Re: John Cornell - 23rd July 2021 - capcom - 07-23-2021
It was the most competitive cricket of that era. Equally, it was good to finally see a reunification. The ACB was a really tired outdated outfit
Re: John Cornell - 23rd July 2021 - sandsmere - 07-24-2021
RIP Strop.
Another damn good Australian gone.