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Little Hallingbury mourns the loss of Graham Freeman

12 May 2011

Graham Freeman - A Tribute

It is with great sadness that we learnt today that Graham Freeman has finally lost his battle with cancer.

Graham played for Little Hallingbury for many years and was the model of consistency in his bowling.  Not only was he capable of tying up an end, but his skipper could rely on him to attack and pick up wickets at important stages in the match.  This fact is reinforced by Graham twice being the club's leading wicket taker in 2000 and 1997.  He was also the club member of the year in 1997.

I only had the chance to play alongside Graham for a couple of seasons before illness forced him from the field.  In that time it was clear that he was a determined cricketer and a true club man.  I often saw him bowl balls that were wasted on batsmen in Division 4, without reward.

Graham's last came for Hallingbury came on August 18th 2007 against Farnham IIs.  He took 4 for 20 from his 10 overs, helping to restrict Farnham to 146 all out.  We won the game by 7 wickets and secured our place in Division 4 because of it.

Graham was a model club cricketer with an approach to the game that many a young player could learn from.  Little Hallingbury is poorer for his passing and our heart-felt condolences go out to his family and friends.

Thank you for the memories Freemo and rest in peace.

Gareth