The Club is saddened to hear of the death of former 1st Grade captain, Bert Alderson who died on 30 November, aged 100.
Mr Alderson scored over 10 000 runs in 1st Grade for his two clubs, Sydney University and Cumberland (Parramatta).
At the time of his death, he was the oldest former Sydney University Cricket Club player.
A much more comprehensive obituary will follow soon.
James Rodgers
A tribute from Mike Pawley OAM, former NSW, Manly and Sydney University player:
“Bert was of a different generation to today’s grade cricketers. I am sure all of you will agree, he had a very significant influence on all of our lives.
A gentleman cricketer. Terrific fielder. Inspiring mentor. Terrific batsman square of the wicket. Outlived many if not all of his contemporaries. Averaged 100 in one grade season. Never judged any of our insane intervarsity behaviour.
A very kind hearted GENTLEMAN.”