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Vale Keith Wyatt

Western Suburbs District Cricket Club Sydney | November 23, 2023

The Western Suburbs District Cricket Club family is sad to hear of the loss of Western Suburbs first grade player #414, Keith Wyatt.

Keith debuted against Waverley on October 9th., 1965, playing 55 first grade games. between 1965-66 and 1969-70.

In his 60 innings, with 4 not out, Keith scored 1,128 runs at an average of 20.14. His top score was 105.

A contemporary of Wests legends Alan Davidson, Bob Simpson, Wally Wellham and Graham Corling, Keith was a member of the first Team to win the Rothmans Knock-Out Competition in 1967-68 (pictured).

Keith Wyatt enjoyed good health until recently and passed away this week at age 79 in the Grafton Hospital.

We send our sincere condolences to his son, Neil, and the Wyatt Family.

Keith Wyatt’s funeral is expected to be on Friday, December 8th., with full details to follow.







Comments

Very sorry to hear the news of Keith’s passing. He was a larger than life character who always had a smile on his face. He was an integral part of a golden era of Wests Cricket!
Sadly missed.

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Western Suburbs District Cricket Club Sydney

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Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Western Suburbs District Cricket Club, “Wests Magpies”, is part of the Sydney Cricket Association (SCA) Grade Competition. Based at the picturesque and historic Pratten Park in Ashfield, the Club was founded in 1895 and has a proud tradition of success, especially in the development of many fine players