Australian cricket legend Max Walker dies, aged 68
Australian cricket legend Max Walker has died, aged 68.
The man, known as ‘Tangles’ for his unique bowling style, died following a battle with cancer.
Walker took 138 wickets in 34 Tests for Australia and played 70 first-class games for Victoria.
After retiring, Walker worked as a sports reporter, commentator and presenter of Wide World of Sports for Channel Nine.
Since news of Walker’s shock passing broke, social media instantly lit up with tributes.
A very sad day, with news of the passing of former Australian cricketer and Melbourne footballer, Max Walker, aged 68. RIP, Tangles. pic.twitter.com/Y1ay4OgMKk
— Melb Cricket Ground (@MCG) September 27, 2016
So sad to hear of the passing of Max Walker. What a great cricketer, author and story teller. Ripper bloke whose smile lit up a room! #263 ?
— Dean Jones (@ProfDeano) September 27, 2016
Shocked to hear of the passing of Max “Tangles” Walker.
Great sportsman.
Great entertainer.
A great bloke just full of life. #RIPTangles— Stephen Quartermain (@Quartermain10) September 27, 2016
Max Walker: footballer, cricketer, broadcaster, author, full of colour. Legend. RIP pic.twitter.com/oMvXQgvk11
— Matt Keenan (@mwkeenan) September 27, 2016
Vale Max Walker, the beloved bowler with the ever present smile. Gone too soon.#RIPMaxWalker
— Red Dog Verse (@RedDogVerse) September 27, 2016
Max Walker thank you and thank you for being Max, on and off the field. A world full of Max Walkers would be a great place.
— Paul™ (@Shear_Gold) September 27, 2016
RIP Max ‘Tangles’ Walker. Absolutely shocking news. A superstar of cricket and Australian media.
— Darren Murphy (@MrDMurphy) September 27, 2016
RIP Max Walker. Fond memories of the great man and his banter, in the box and on WWOS. Thanks for the memories Tangles.
— Daniel Moor (@daniel_moor) September 27, 2016
Sad to hear of the passing of baggy green player #263 Max Walker! Thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends! RIP!
— Nathan Lyon (@NathLyon421) September 27, 2016
