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The statue commemorates Australian test cricketer and broadcaster, Richie Benaud (1930-2015).
One of Australia's finest all-rounders, he captained NSW and Australia from 1958 to 1963. In 1963 he became the first player in the history of the game to achieve the Test double of 2,000 runs and 200 wickets. Later, he became a leading cricket broadcaster and writer. Richie Benaud died in April 2015.
Location
Address: | Driver Avenue, Sydney Cricket Ground, Moore Park, 2021 |
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State: | NSW |
Area: | AUS |
GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -33.891149 Long: 151.223773 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
Monument Type: | Sculpture |
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Monument Theme: | People |
Sub-Theme: | Sport |
Artist: | Terrance Plowright |
Dedication
Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Friday 4th January, 2008 |
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Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au