Glenn McGrath (statue)
Glenn McGrath is a 2009 statue by artist Brett "Mon" Garling. The work is installed in Tom Perry Park in Narromine, a town in the Orana region of New South Wales, Australia. The statue commemorates former Australian Test cricketer, Glenn McGrath. McGrath grew up in Narromine where he first played cricket. He is fifth on the all-time test wickets list.
The statue was commissioned by Narromine Shire Council at a cost of $70,000. The statue was unveiled on 6 June 2009 in the presence of both McGrath and Premier of New South Wales Nathan Rees.
References
- ^ "Glenn McGrath". Monument Australia. Retrieved 21 August 2019.
- ^ "McGrath tribute in home town". ABC News. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 17 February 2009. Retrieved 21 August 2019.
- ^ Rowles, Lucy (7 June 2009). "Cricket star humbled by statue in his honour". Daily Liberal. Retrieved 21 August 2019.
- ^ "GLENN MCGRATH STATUE". Retrieved 21 August 2019.
External links
Media related to Glenn McGrath statue, Narromine at Wikimedia Commons
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