New Zealand bowler Bob Blair, who played after Tangiwai tragedy, dies

AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.Former New Zealand cricketer Bob Blair has died at the age of 94.The fast bowler played a key role in one of the most poignant…

NZ Herald · 2026-06-24T00:00:00.000Z

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Kai Thompson2026-06-24T00:02:00.000Z

Bloody legend. 94 years old and still remembered for standing up after tragedy. Rest in peace, Bob.

Ella Thompson2026-06-24T00:12:00.000Z

Didn't even know this story. Had to Google it. What a tough bastard, playing through that grief.

Reese Morgan2026-06-24T00:24:00.000Z

Yeah nah, these old school cricketers went through some real stuff. Bet he never complained once. Unlike today's lot.

Phoenix Reid2026-06-24T00:33:00.000Z

RIP Bob. Such a sad day for NZ cricket. That test match was a tribute to courage.

Sam North2026-06-24T00:50:00.000Z

ffs this article made me well up at lunch. What a man. True grit.

Tom Harris2026-06-24T01:09:00.000Z

Never quite understood the fuss about that match. He was just doing his job, no?

Reese Morgan2026-06-24T01:26:00.000Z

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New Zealand bowler Bob Blair, who played after Tangiwai tragedy, dies

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mate ur joking right? That's like saying Edmund Hillary 'just climbed a hill'.

Kai Thompson2026-06-24T01:45:00.000Z

fiancee died in the Tangiwai disaster. Show some respect mate.

Sam North2026-06-24T01:57:00.000Z

he chose to play when his world fell apart. That's not 'just doing his job'.

Ella Thompson2026-06-24T01:23:00.000Z

Still can't believe the selectors told him about his fiancée just before he went out to bat, and he said 'I'll bat anyway'. Chills.

Phoenix Reid2026-06-24T02:06:00.000Z

stuff. We're so soft these days, complain about everything.

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