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"Heaven's football team can now take the field because your captain has just arrived." -- Richmond cheersquad banner
When I heard of the passing of Jack Dyer on 23 August 2003, I knew I wanted to make an on-line tribute to this Richmond Football Club legend. Not only this Richmond Football Club legend, but a legend of the entire League Australian Rules Football. He is that great of a man and a player.
The challenge I face is how to say what has already been said brilliantly by those who knew and loved Jack Dyer. I can only put it into terms that have relevance to me. I can write about Jack Dyer in terms of my cherished Seattle Seahawks and the National Football League. For you see, Jack Dyer is to Richmond what Steve Largent is to the Seahawks. Times 10.
Imagine a player so memorable, so skilled, so beloved that he is remembered in the hearts and minds of players and fans 50+ years after his retirement.
50+ years!!!
Imagine a player and coach with these credits to his name:
Played in two Premierships: 1934, 1943
Won the Richmond Best and Fairest 6 times: 1932, 1937, 1938, 1939, 1940, 1946
Leading goalkicker twice: 1947, 1948
Represented the Victorian League 14 times
Coached the Tigers for 11 years: 1941-1952 (225 games)
Played for the Tigers for 18 years: 1931-1949 (312 games)
Kicked 443 goals for the Richmond Tigers
God bless Jack Dyer. May he live forever in the hearts of Richmond fans everywhere.
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