Hampshire Mourns the death of Malcolm Marshall
Hampshire County Cricket Club are today mourning the death of one of their most outstanding cricketers, West Indian fast-bowler Malcolm Marshall, who died in Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Bridgetown, Barbados yesterday at the age of 41
Hampshire CCC Press Release
05-Nov-1999
Hampshire County Cricket Club are today mourning the death of one of their
most outstanding cricketers, West Indian fast-bowler Malcolm Marshall, who died in Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Bridgetown, Barbados yesterday at the age of 41. Malcolm finally lost his battle against cancer of the colon, which was detected whilst coaching with the West Indies during the Cricket World Cup.
Malcolm, who made his debut for the county in 1979, took 1063 wickets in
all competitions for the county, coupled with his 376 Test captures for
his country. He played until his retirement in 1993 and then took on the
role as club coach, a job he held until illness prevented him from
continuing.
Malcolm will be sadly missed by all who loved cricket. He was a very
popular member of the side who gave more than 100% towards his adopted
county.
Hampshire captain Robin Smith said of Malcolm; "He was a wonderful
friend, not only to myself personally but to everyone he came into contact
with. He always had time for everyone .... his spirit will live on at
Hampshire. I feel desperately for Connie, Mallie and his mum, who is still
living in Barbados and all his family. We must try and look back at all
those wonderful memories of his time with us at the club, as the guy was
an absolute legend for Hampshire. I was glad to have been at his wedding
just two months ago, to see him looking so happy at that time. These
memories will always be with me. We will all miss him desperately."
Malcolm leaves his wife Connie and young son, Mallie.
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