Scottish Sporting History

[Richard]

28th June 1945.
BOXING.
Ken Buchanan.
Buchanan, born on this day, is a former Undisputed World Lightweight Boxing Champion.
Many consider him to be THE best Boxer ever to come out of Scotland.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ken_Buchanan
http://boxrec.com/list_bouts.php?human_ ... &cat=boxer

TIP: You might want to turn the volume down with this next link, (annoying music throughout video) ?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RfVKFjbZLGE

[Richard]

29th June 1981.
CRICKET.
Fiona Campbell.
Born on this day in Aberdeen, she went on to represent Scotland in several International matches.
She held the record for the best bowling innings, for the Scottish Ladies Cricket team, for 5 years.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fiona_Campbell

[Richard]

30th June 2011.
AUSTRALIAN RULES FOOTBALL.
John Phillip Wight.
Wight, died on this day, was an Australian Rules Footballer.
He was the first person to be brought to Australia in what is known as, "The Irish Experiment".
He is also regarded, by many, to be one of its most successful products.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sean_Wight
http://demonwiki.org/Sean+Wight
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XmhyF0iCDnQ

[Hughie]

I remember Sean Wight as a great player. I saw him play lots of games for my team the Melbourne Football Club (The Demons) at the MCG.

In 2011 Wight was diagnosed with lung cancer despite never having been a smoker. He passed away just a few months later.

[Richard]

1st July 1940.
FOOTBALL.
Craig Brown.
The former Scotland team manager was born on this day.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Craig_Brow ... _born_1940)
TiP: please click on link then click on; Craig Brown (footballer born 1940), for correct information.

[Richard]

2nd July 1971.
RUGBY.
Bryan Redpath.
The former Scotland Rugby player was born on this day.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bryan_Redpath

[Richard]

3rd July 2001.
FOOTBALL.
Billy Liddell.
Liddell died on this day and to football fans, of a certain age group, he was one of THE greatest players
ever to have worn the badge of the world famous Liverpool Football Club.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billy_Liddell

[Richard]

4th July 1894.
YACHTING.
Valkyrie II.
The Valkyrie II was sunk, with the loss of one crewman, whilst participating in the Mud Hook Regatta
on the Firth of Clyde, on this date (and not on the 5th as stated in the link).
Her sinking came about, after a collision with another yacht, named Satanita.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valkyrie_II_(yacht)
TiP: please click on link, then click on; Valkyrie II (yacht), for appropriate information.

[Richard]

A few extra, interesting, 'snippets', from our Scottish Sport History.

http://www.scottishsporthistory.com/spo ... -blog.html

[Richard]

6th July 1980.
FOOTBALL.
Kenny Deuchar.
Deuchar, born on this day, was a professional Scottish footballer.
He equalled, England legend, Jimmy Greaves's British record of scoring 6 league hat-tricks in one season.
He is also a practising medical doctor, earning him the nickname of "The Good Doctor".
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kenny_Deuchar

[Richard]

7th July 1928.
FOOTBALL.
Ernie Walker.
Born on this day, Walker was Secretary of the Scottish Football Association from 1977 to 1990.
He was also Chairman of UEFA's Stadia Committee for over 10 years.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ernie_Walk ... n_football)

7th July 2005.
CRICKET.
The Scotland national cricket team gained their One Day International status, on this day, by qualifying
for the semi-finals of the 2005 ICC Trophy.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scotland_n ... icket_team

[Richard]

8th July 1930.
SPORTS BROADCASTING.
Bob Crampsey.
Born on this day, Crampsey became a Scottish Football historian, author & broadcaster.
He also gained a Doctorate in Sports Journalism from Stirling University.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Crampsey