A Tribute To David Robinson

All at Hampshire Cricket were saddened by the recent passing of Vice President, David Robinson, aged 85. David was an influential member of the Executive Committee at Northlands Road, serving as Chair of Cricket from 1997-2000, at the time the Club signed, late captain, Shane Warne.

David’s son, James, remembers “…being round his house when he took a phone call. He casually said - that was good news, that was Shane Warne and he has agreed to play for Hampshire in the summer. Dad threw himself into watching cricket and his roles at Hampshire. He loved keeping busy, organising players' benefit dinners, including those for Malcolm Marshall, Robin Smith and Cardigan Connor, amongst others.”

A talented sportsman in his youth and educated at Poole Grammar School, David went on to spend his entire club career, spanning more than 40-years, at Poole Park. He was a prolific top order batsman and represented Dorset in the Minor Counties Championship on numerous occasions. David rattled off many hundreds, the first of which in 1956 coincided with Jim Laker taking 19 Australian wickets at Old Trafford.

David continued supporting Hampshire throughout his latter years. His friendly demeanour and passion for the sport remained, offering a warm smile to all who met him and he will be missed by everyone involved with the Club.

David’s funeral is at Tappers, Harbour View in Randalls Hill, Lytchett Minster, Dorset, BH16 6AN, on Monday 20 May at 10.30am.