Famous Australian cricketer during the 1970s and 1980s. A record-breaking batsman, he was also captain of Australia from 1975-1977, and from 1979 until his retirement in 1983. In New Zealand he is particularly infamous because of the 'underarm incident' of 1981, when he ensured New Zealand defeat in a closely-fought one-day game by instructing his bowler to bowl the last ball of the game underam.
Chappell, Gregory Stephen, 1948-
Chappell, Greg, 1948-
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Various artists :[Four copies of cartoons on Australian/New Zealand cricket (underarm b...
Date: 1981
By: Heath, Eric Walmsley, 1923-; Minhinnick, Gordon Edward George (Sir), 1902-1992; Hodgson, Trace, 1958-; Lodge, Nevile Sidney, 1918-1989; Dominion (Newspaper); Press (Christchurch, N.Z.); New Zealand herald (Newspaper); Evening Post (Wellington, N.Z.)
Reference: H-691-001/004
Description: Cartoons by Eric Heath (Dominion, 3 Feb 1981), Trace Hodgson (The Press, 2 Feb 1981), Nevile Lodge (Evening Post, 2 Feb 1981) and Gordon Minhinnich (New Zealand Herald, 3 Feb 1981), all relating to the incident on 1 February 1981 when the Australian team beat the New Zealand team at cricket by bowling underarm. Quantity: 4 photocopy/ies. Physical Description: A4 size photocopies from newspaper
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Lynch, James, 1947-:He came - He saw - He conked out! 21 March 1982
Date: 1982
From: Lynch, James, 1947-:Collection of original cartoons by James Lynch.
By: New Zealand times (Wellington, N.Z.)
Reference: B-186-023
Description: A purely sporting comment following New Zealand's landmark victory in the cricket test series against Australia. Wellington's Bruce Edgar scored a match-winning 161. Greg Chappell is the Australian captain coming up against Edgar's broad bat. Also depicted are Richard Hadlee and Geoff Howarth. (Notes by cartoonist) Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink on paper, 420 x 300 mm
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Greenall, Frank, 1948- :8 Cartoons entered in the Qantas Media Awards in 1987 and 1989,...
Date: 1987 - 1989
By: Greenall, Frank, 1948-; Auckland Sun (Newspaper); Dominion Sunday times (Newspaper)
Reference: J-012-001/008
Description: 8 bromides of cartoons by Frank Greenall, 1987, 1989. Quantity: 8 cartoon bromide(s). Physical Description: 1987 cartoons are A4 size bromides, 1989 cartoons are A3 size bromides.
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Hodgson, Trace :Us Chappells are good at cricket but we are even better at bowls, right...
Date: 1981
From: Various artists :[Four copies of cartoons on Australian/New Zealand cricket (underarm bowling incident), published in various newspapers between 2 and 3 February 1981]
Reference: H-691-002
Description: Australian cricket captain Greg Chappell pats his brother and fellow team-member Trev on the head. Refers to the incident on 1 February 1981 in Melbourne when Greg instructed Trevor to bowl underarm to win the test match against New Zealand. Quantity: 1 photocopy/ies. Physical Description: A4 size photocopy from newspaper
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Interview notes
Date: 1980-1987
From: McLean, Terence Power (Sir), 1913-2004 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-11459-067
Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s).
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Lodge, Nevile Sidney, 1918-1989 :Australian Cricket captain, Greg Chappell, has made hi...
Date: 1977
From: Lodge, Nevile Sidney 1918-1989 :[Archive of original cartoons for the Evening Post and Sports Post, 1941 to 1988]
Reference: B-137-018
Description: Shows Greg Chappell being interviewed by a reporter while he is in the middle of a cricket match. He is commenting on his game and advertising products at the same time. Refers to the 1977 Australian Cricket Captain, Greg Chappell, paving the way for cricketers to become involved in advertising. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Black and white paint on card, 235 x 260mm Finding Aids: Photocopies available in Pictorial Reference Service.
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Chappell, Greg, 1948- : Press statement relating to the 1981 'underarm' incident
Date: Feb 1981
By: Chappell, Gregory Stephen, 1948-
Reference: MS-Papers-9698
Description: A brief, typed statement, signed by Chappell in which he stated his regret at the incident. "I have always played cricket within the rules of the game. I took a decision yesterday which whilst within the laws of Cricket, in the cool light of day I recognise as not being within the spirit of the game. The decision was made whilst I was under pressure and in the heat of the moment. I regret the decision. It is something I will not do again. Chappell further added that he would not be making any additional comment until at least the end of the Benson & Hedges Cup Finals." Chappell was a noted Australian cricketer in the 1970s and 1980s. Despite his fine record as a batsmen he is best known by many in New Zealand as the instigator of the infamous "underarm' incident during a tense one-day game against New Zealand. With one ball to go New Zealand needed a six to tie the game. Chappell instructed his younger brother, Trevor, to bowl underarm, thereby denying the New Zealand batsman the chance to hit a six. The action was widely condemned as unsportsmanlike. Quantity: 1 folder(s) (1 leaf). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss, typescript