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Grant Fox Remembers Martin Crowe #shorts

June 30, 202501:02
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I'm going to get emotional talking about
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him because I always do. When did you
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guys meet? 1976, right? Beginning of the
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school year. Um, two guys who didn't
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know each other sat on a pew in the the
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assembly hall and got talking.
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We just developed a great friendship.
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And it was a friendship based on a more
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of a mutual interest in sport. He was
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obviously known as a cricketer, but he
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was talented at so many other sports.
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And I was the guy that was eventually
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going to forge, you know, a career as a
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rugby player. He had found his heart his
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soulmate in Lraine. They just didn't get
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enough time together. Marty's funeral
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service we first arrived and sat in
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there playing on a screen was his
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hundred at Lords his last hund and Lords
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was hallowed turf farm just the majesty
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of this man batting is just it was
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amazing
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and um Jeff his brother stood up and
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started clapping so the whole service
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stood and started clapping cuz this man
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was a genius and I still remember
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exactly where I was when Dave rung me
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and said he's gone
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Podspun Insights

In this poignant episode, two friends reflect on their deep bond forged in the assembly hall back in 1976. Their conversation reveals the beauty of friendship, shared passions, and the bittersweet nature of life as they recount memories of a beloved cricketer and rugby player. The emotional weight of loss is palpable as they discuss the impact of their friend's passing, culminating in a touching tribute during his funeral service. The episode captures the essence of camaraderie and the heartache that comes with saying goodbye, making it a heartfelt exploration of love, memory, and the legacies we leave behind.

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Episode Highlights

  • A Lasting Friendship
    Two boys met in 1976 and formed a deep bond over sports.
    “We just developed a great friendship.”
    @ 00m 11s
    June 30, 2025
  • A Tribute to a Genius
    At Marty's funeral, the whole service stood and clapped for his brilliance.
    “This man was a genius.”
    @ 00m 52s
    June 30, 2025

Episode Quotes

Key Moments

  • Friendship Origins00:11
  • Tribute at Funeral00:52