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    Celebrating the life of

    David Hookes

    03 May 1955 - 19 Jan 2004

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    David William Hookes was an Australian cricketer, broadcaster and coach of the Victorian cricket team who passed away at age 48 after being punched, falling to the ground, hitting his head in the process, and going into cardiac arrest. He became famous for his spectacular start in the Centenary Test at Melbourne in 1977. Born 1955 in Australia, he made his "First Class" debut in 1975–76 for SA. ... more

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    6 Aug 2014

    Jane Simonson Started dating Christine Padfield, then marketing coordinator at Cricket Victoria

    He scored a century from 34 balls in a match against Victoria

    Jane Simonson6 Aug 2014
    6 Aug 2014

    Jane Simonson Hookes was appointed as coach of the Victorian team because of his popularity among players and his strong leadership reputation

    6 Aug 2014

    Jane Simonson Born 1955 in Australia

    6 Aug 2014

    Jane Simonson David Hookes married his second wife Robyn Gellman

    6 Aug 2014

    Jane Simonson After years of a successful career, he decided to retire and pursued his media career

    6 Aug 2014

    Jane Simonson His international career got off to a sensational start in the "Centenary Test" at Melbourne in 1977

    6 Aug 2014

    Jane Simonson David moved to Melbourne in 1995 and broadcast on Radio 3AW and he became a co-host of the highly successful sports show

    6 Aug 2014

    Jane Simonson "Hookesy" playing cricket at its highest level during Australia vs West Indies game

    6 Aug 2014

    Jane Simonson The SACA took a gamble by appointing Hookes as South Australia captain at the start of the 1981–82 season

    David Hookes and his one handed catch in slip

    Jane Simonson6 Aug 2014

    After family and friends had said their goodbyes, Hookes was taken off life support and passed away shortly afterwards at age 48

    Jane Simonson6 Aug 2014
    9 Aug 2014

    Kathy Montilla Hookes made his "First Class" debut in 1975–76 for SA