Rachael Heyhoe Flint Dies Aged 77

[mikey4444]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-birmingham-38664893

What a shame, to lose this very nice lady so early.....RIP Rachel !

[vortex]

Mikey4444,she achieved a great deal and as the link mentions she was one of the first women to gain membership to the MCC.She fell short of a century but still a decent innings.

[marval]

I was sad to hear this, RIP Rachael

[mikey4444]

I have a great deal of respect for the woman.

When women in general were not really thought suitable for "mens" sports, like cricket football and rugby, she just got on with it and showed how it could be done.

A very grand and wonderful lady IMHO.

[Tilly2]

A wonderful sportswoman.

[Mamyalynne]

Super lady, such a character.

RIP Rachael.

[tonyav]

Rip Rachael.

A few pics on this link.
http://www.expressandstar.com/sport/wolverhampton-wanderers-fc/2017/01/18/rachel-heyhoe-flint-dies-age-77-a-career-in-pictures/girls-high-6-sl-08/

[bednobs]

shes probably one of five cricketers i could actually name, and the only woman cricketer

[jourdain2]

l feel personally touched by this. I knew a lady who played in the England team which Rachel captained and she regaled us with tales - I was a great admirer, she did such a lot. A heartfelt R.I.P., gone too soon.

[Togo]

Very humorous and capable lady. 77 not out.

[hc4361]

:(