David Hookes, rest in peace

[Neil]

Our sincere condolensces to the family and friends of David Hookes following his tragic and untimely passing today.
http://www.bushrangers.com.au/

[umrum]

A tragedy and a disgrace. R.I.P hookesy. Deepest sympathies to family and friends. Australia is murning the loss of a great cricketer/bloke.

[crash]

Hooksey, a working class hero celebrating a great win over Sth. Aust. with his mates. What a terrible loss and tragedy.

'Join in the chorus and sing it one and all, join in the chorus, Victoria's on the ball...'

[storm]

I used to listen to Hooksey every night on 3AW. He was an opinionated bugger, and while i did'nt always agree with him, you had to admire his candor and his stance on certain issues. He called a spade a spade and never backed down when challenged. He has obviously passed on these traits to the Victorian Bushrangers. He moulded a side that were there abouts, into a side that hopefully (to us Vics anyway) bring home the Pura Cup. There could be no more of a fitting end. Rest in peace Hookesy.

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[sportznut]

I first became interested in Cricket in 1977 and the Centenary test was one of the first matches I saw on TV. David Hookes was one of my early heroes. What a terrible loss!!!

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[william]

R.I.P ...HOOKESY.

[Yankee Weaver]

David you will be greatly missed & lets hope justice prevails with this low life punk that has caused this terrible tragedy. Rest in peace &
our thoughts are with Davids family & freinds
at this very sad time.

[puntz]

Sincere Condolences

[wolverine]

I, like many others, was totally shocked and saddened to hear of David Hookes death.
I hope the scum responsible get what they deserve.

[loadandlockett]

what a legend.........R.I.P.

[Burdekin]

RIP - David Hookes. My fondest memories are of him spanking NSW and The Vics to all places of Adelaide Oval and beyond, especially in '83, sneaking away from work to watch.