DAVE ATKINSON
Dave
died on 10th April 2013 aged 53. Dave,
who died at home after a long illness, was a
long-standing member of the Britannia Inn team, formerly Darlington
Civil Service, but had not played in any quizzes for some time due
to his illness. He is remembered for his in-depth knowledge of
pre-war and 50s cricket. BILLY
LONGHORNE Billy died
on 15th October 2011 aged 64. Billy,
who died suddenly the day after competing for Coundon CC in a quiz
at Morpeth Harriers, had been a member of the teams from the
Spennymoor area for many years and his death was a great shock to
all members of the League.
BILL MOORE
Bill died on 21st March 2008.
Bill was a long standing member of the North East
Sports Quiz league and also the recently closed Cleveland Sports
Quiz league.
They certainly broke the mould when Bill was born, a man with a
competitive spirit second to none, nevertheless humble in victory
and respectful in defeat. Bill was a wonderful character, never shy
to share his opinion, he made his mark in any quiz he participated.
A feisty individual with a 'never say die' attitude that pulled
victory from the jaws of defeat on many occasions. Bill motivated me
to further my sporting knowledge and I owe him a great debt for the
tremendous enjoyment I now gain from sports quizzes.
A proud man of great integrity, Bill will be sadly missed by all who
played with and against him in the sports quiz league. Thanks Bill.
Mike Sowerby (Leeholme) EDDIE BURNS
Eddie died on 6th April 2007 aged 49.
Eddie was a former member of the League
who had appeared for the Masons Arms, the Bewicke Park and most
recently East End Nomads. He is sadly missed by former
colleagues, family and friends.
TONY
KIDDLE
Tony
died on 17th March 2007 aged 65.
Tony was
a member of the league from its early years. He was the captain of
the Stockton-based team which included in its line-up Stan Gray,
Chris Rivers & Ray Nicholson amongst others and played as the Mile
House, Roseworth Social Club & most recently the Castle & Anchor.
He introduced many teams to the League from the Cleveland & County
Durham area, who were also members of the Teesside Sports Quiz
League of which he was Secretary. Tony's team played in the
North-East Sports Quiz League up until this season when commitments
forced their withdrawal. The League would like to pay tribute to
Tony for the years of support he gave, he is be sadly missed.
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