Faces of Tamworth: Mystery spinner John Gleeson

Updated May 28 2018 - 10:45am, first published May 20 2018 - 6:30am
John Gleeson at the opening of the Tamworth Regional Sporting Hall of Fame. Photo: Geoff O'Neill.
John Gleeson at the opening of the Tamworth Regional Sporting Hall of Fame. Photo: Geoff O'Neill.

As Tamworth’s first test cricketer John Gleeson will forever hold a special place in our sporting folklore. The 42nd Australian to wear the baggy green, the “mystery spinner” made his test debut in the first test of the 1967-68 series against India and from 29 tests claimed 93 wickets. On his passing in October 2016, Gleeson was remembered as a loyal mate, fierce competitor and a great raconteur whose love for the game never wavered in his 78 years.

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