Bob Blair, renowned New Zealand fast bowler and Tangiwai disaster survivor, has died on his 94th birthday, leaving behind a legacy of resilience and heroism in cricket history.
Blair was 94 years old
Jun 24, 2026
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What's the storyBob Blair, a former New Zealand cricketer who had been the fifth-oldest living Test cricketer, has passed away at the age of 94.
He is best remembered for his valiant innings under tragic circumstances during a Test match in Johannesburg in December 1953.
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