Bevan Congdon 11 Feb 1938 - 10 Feb 2018

[Fuller Pilch]

One of NZ's finest has passed away a day before his 80th birthday.

https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/cricket/101333237/former-new-zealand-captain-bevan-congdon-dies

 

[fredfertang]

He's been ill for a long time, but still very sad news - will never forget the way he batted in 1973 - he was brilliant - Congo and Ray Illingworth must be the toughest pair of captains ever to square up to each other

 

[Burgey]

RIP. A great player for NZ.

 

[SteveNZ]

Had the pleasure of meeting him a few times, he was a local legend in my neck of the woods. RIP, a professional before his time.

 

[Zinzan]

Those two 170s on the tour of England stand out, especially the famous 'so close' one at Lords.

RIP.

 

[Flem274*]

RIP. always sounded like a really solid allrounder

50+ ODI average too i believe

 

[a massive zebra]

RIP to one of the men most responsible for lifting New Zealand from whipping boys to respectability.