Sad death of Rotherham cricket stalwart Richard Tong
A STALWART of grassroots cricket, Richard Tong, has died aged 74
Richard, who lived in Brinsworth, was heavily involved with Rotherham Phoenix CC for many years, originally as a player.
He also served as chairman and held various posts, at one point running junior teams.
When Phoenix merged with Sheffield United to become Sheffield and Phoenix United some years ago, Richard was was its first chairman.
He held numerous posts with the South Yorkshire Cricket League, including chairing the Cricket Committee and the Disciplinary Committee.
When its title became the South Yorkshire Senior Cricket League, he was a vice-president and also on its Management Committee.
Richard also served as an umpire at one time and was also a Rotherham United football supporter.