Vale #1,#19,#20,#21,#24,#2 Captain Lou Richards (1923-2017)

Collingwood 4 eternity · Mon May 08, 2017 4:23 pm

Tony Jones on 9 news reports

Collingwood 4 eternity · Mon May 08, 2017 4:25 pm

Tony Jones paying tribute on 9 news

Saying Lou sadly passed away about 1 1/2 ago

Another Collingwood legend has passed

Ev5Magpies · Post by **Ev5Magpies** » Mon May 08, 2017 4:26 pm

Just heard it on MMM... RIP Lou Richards

MagpieBat · Post by **MagpieBat** » Mon May 08, 2017 4:28 pm

Confirmed:

https://twitter.com/3AW693/status/861466886545874944

Rest in Peace, Louie...

doriswilgus · Post by **doriswilgus** » Mon May 08, 2017 4:32 pm

A true Collingwood legend.A great man who will never be forgotten.It's incredibly sad,but what a wonderful life he had.Rest in Peace,Lou Richards.

uncanny · Post by **uncanny** » Mon May 08, 2017 4:36 pm

The end of an era.

Always with a wise cracking habit but a genuine concern and empathy for his fellow man. And full of integrity in his long marriage to Edna who went to God some years ago now.
And those nicknames; the flying doormat, the Macedonian Marvel, the galloping gasometer...All Louie the lip
What about the penalties when one of his tips was wrong?
Diving into the bay and swimming at 5.00 am. Cutting Teddy Whitten's lawn with nail scissors. Louie and his kiss of death.
So much fun but a great football analyst at the same time...

Vale a great man.

GreekLunatic · Post by **GreekLunatic** » Mon May 08, 2017 4:37 pm

rest in peace lou a champion player and a pioneer in the way afl is covered these days

regan is true fullback · Mon May 08, 2017 4:41 pm

Derryn Hinch was supposed to be here today...

but he had to get the bite marks out of his mirror.

RIP, o sharpest of tongues!

lihei · Post by **lihei** » Mon May 08, 2017 4:41 pm

Vale.

Piesnchess · Post by **Piesnchess** » Mon May 08, 2017 4:42 pm

Sad news, but he did have a good and long life. He is the last link to the McHale era, the very last link to that great period of Pies superpower, its closed now forever. He was a very witty and funny guy, and he sure loved the Pies with a passion, I'm so glad he lived to see his statue outside our headquarters, next to his mate bobby rose. Rest in peace Lou, the three wise monkeys are together again, Lou, jack, and bobby davis.

The Boy Who Cried Wolf · Mon May 08, 2017 4:45 pm

Just heard on the radio.

A very sad day, a great of not only our beloved club, but a giant of our great game and everything that entails.

He always made me laugh, and I have huge respect for the man.

Condolences to his family and friends.

Floreat Pica

Post by **AnthonyC** » Mon May 08, 2017 4:46 pm

Sad news, we've lost a great Collingwood man.

RIP Louie.

http://www.theage.com.au/afl/collingwoo ... w0arl.html

The AFL should bestow Hall of Fame status.

Damien · Post by **Damien** » Mon May 08, 2017 4:50 pm

What a legend. What a pro. Collingwood through and through. You brought hours of pleasure to many Lou. A great innings. Pity we couldn't have done better for you in your last game on this mortal coil.

Adz · Post by **Adz** » Mon May 08, 2017 4:52 pm

Very sad.

I'm sure Saturday broke his heart.

Born to Pie · Post by **Born to Pie** » Mon May 08, 2017 4:52 pm

RIP Lou, Collingwood & VFL/AFL legend.

Sleep at peace with Edna now.

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Vale #1,#19,#20,#21,#24,#2 Captain Lou Richards (1923-2017)

Vale #1,#19,#20,#21,#24,#2 Captain Lou Richards (1923-2017)

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