DG70 74 Report post Posted August 11, 2017 Sad to hear about the passing of one of the games nicest guys and a terrific player for Salford in the 70s. Great memories of him from that title winning side of "76 alongside the likes of Watkins,Richards,Fielding,Dixon etc Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Futtocks 14,274 Report post Posted August 11, 2017 Wow, 452 games for Salford, and he wasn't even a one-club man (85 for Wigan). Before my time, but his record speaks for itself. "Men will be proud to say 'I am a European'. We hope to see a day when men of every country will think as much of being a European as of being from their native land." (Winston Churchill) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scubby 11,414 Report post Posted August 11, 2017 Had some good performances in a GB shirt too from all accounts. RIP Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oxford 4,366 Report post Posted August 11, 2017 Great center, odd running style that was very deceptive and excellent tackling technique and a World Cup winner. Very sad news. RIP Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tonyXIII 2,276 Report post Posted August 11, 2017 Sad to hear. R.I.P. Chris Hesketh. A true Salford legend. Rethymno Rugby League Appreciation Society Founder (and, so far, only) member. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oxford 4,366 Report post Posted August 11, 2017 2 minutes ago, tonyXIII said: Sad to hear. R.I.P. Chris Hesketh. A true Salford legend. Legend is often overused but not in his case. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnh1 891 Report post Posted August 11, 2017 Saw him many times. Great player in a great team. RIP Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lowdesert 3,005 Report post Posted August 11, 2017 RIP Chris. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sentoffagain2 614 Report post Posted August 11, 2017 Class player another of the good un's gone .R.I.P. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blind side johnny 6,074 Report post Posted August 11, 2017 One of a fantastic team and will be sadly missed. Sport, amongst other things, is a dream-world offering escape from harsh reality and the disturbing prospect of change. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheLegendOfTexEvans 2,398 Report post Posted August 11, 2017 Will be missed. R.I.P. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Just Browny 7,101 Report post Posted August 11, 2017 Very sad to hear this. Well before my time, but the record posted above speaks for itself and he used to pop up on Radio Manchester from time to time. He always came across as passionate about the game of RL and, perhaps more, a genuinely nice man. RIP. I can confirm 30+ less sales for Scotland vs Italy at Workington, after this afternoons test purchase for the Tonga match, £7.50 is extremely reasonable, however a £2.50 'delivery' fee for a walk in purchase is beyond taking the mickey, good luck with that, it's cheaper on the telly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ivans82 780 Report post Posted August 12, 2017 Chris Hesketh was a great player in an era when Salford had a back line dripping with class , R.I.P. Chris . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DG70 74 Report post Posted August 12, 2017 2 hours ago, ivans82 said: Chris Hesketh was a great player in an era when Salford had a back line dripping with class , R.I.P. Chris . Indeed, that back line was pretty special, Watkins,Nash,Gill,Richards,Fielding and Chris Hesketh! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnh1 891 Report post Posted August 12, 2017 1 hour ago, DG70 said: Indeed, that back line was pretty special, Watkins,Nash,Gill,Richards,Fielding and Chris Hesketh! With Paul Charlton at full back! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheLegendOfTexEvans 2,398 Report post Posted August 12, 2017 22 hours ago, Just Browny said: Very sad to hear this. Well before my time, but the record posted above speaks for itself and he used to pop up on Radio Manchester from time to time. He always came across as passionate about the game of RL and, perhaps more, a genuinely nice man. RIP. He was a friend of my fathers. Who was very upset to hear of his passing. Had nothing but the best to say about him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Quinskolar 339 Report post Posted August 12, 2017 Farewell The Wriggler. Great memories, one of then unsung heroes of that great Salford side of the 60s/70s. Still think his disallowed try at Wembley in 69 was a good one ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joe Forber 0 Report post Posted August 16, 2017 Really sorry to hear this news about Chris. I played with Chris for 5 years at West Park and the team went undefeated for all these 5 years. Chris was an outstanding player and a great lad. Unlike me, he was squeaky clean at school and never got into any trouble. The team also had a great scrum half in Ray Vass and 2 flying wingers. Sad loss indeed to all who knew Chris. Joe Forber Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
