Vale / in Memorium

Colonel · Post by **Colonel** » Sat Feb 05, 2011 12:18 am

A true great of the game. I hope the AFL finds an appropriate way to pay tribute to Doc Baldock during the 2011 season.

Although I'm a Collingwood supporter, I must admit the image of The Doc holding the premiership cup aloft whilst wearing Tuddy's guernsey is one of the most memorable football photos. Just imagine the uproar today if the winning team's major sponsor did not have their logo emblazoned on chest of the premiership captain's photo! Things were a lot simpler back in the 60s.

John Wren · Post by **John Wren** » Tue May 17, 2011 11:44 am

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/c ... 6057395263

GEELONG legend Bob Davis has died, aged 82.

Davis, who has been ill in recent months, was admitted to hospital on the weekend and died suddenly on Monday night.

He played 189 games with the Cats from 1948-58, including the 1951-52 premierships, and was club captain from 1955-58.

He then coached the Cats from 1960-65, taking them to the 1963 premiership.

Davis then forged a long and successful career in the football media.

given my age i only ever knew him as a tv personailty but loved what he did.

rip bobby and condolences to his family.

Culprit · Post by **Culprit** » Tue May 17, 2011 11:49 am

Grew up with Bobby, I am upset and my father is devestated. RIP Bobby.

raymond35 · Post by **raymond35** » Tue May 17, 2011 11:54 am

bloody hell!
just leaves Louie from the 3 wise monkeys.

Well played Bob Davis.

mandy · Post by **mandy** » Tue May 17, 2011 11:58 am

Sad to lose another great character of the game.

RIP Bobby.

Deja Vu · Post by **Deja Vu** » Tue May 17, 2011 12:04 pm

RIP Bobby Davis.

Football would not be what it is today without the likes of Bobby Davis.

Much respect.

Condolences to the family.

Proud Pies · Post by **Proud Pies** » Tue May 17, 2011 12:08 pm

Fair Dinkum, Unbelievable

RIP Bobby Davis.

Clemo · Post by **Clemo** » Tue May 17, 2011 12:14 pm

came as shock, although he did have some health issues.

i loved league Teams with Lou, Jack & Bob.

RIP Bobby Davis.

Brian from Mulgrave · Tue May 17, 2011 12:23 pm

Recruited to Geelong from the Victorian gold mining town Clunes, Davis famously took himself to training at South Melbourne in 1946 in a bid to join the Swans, the team he supported as a child.

After being told three times by then South Melbourne coach Bill Adams to "nick off", a miffed Davis took the hint.

Captain_MyCaptain · Post by **Captain_MyCaptain** » Tue May 17, 2011 12:25 pm

truely wonderful football person.

RIP Bobby.

nulla · Post by **nulla** » Tue May 17, 2011 12:25 pm

A wonderful character and great ambassador for the game.

Condolences to the family

A loss to football

Collingwood 4 eternity · Tue May 17, 2011 12:26 pm

Very sad day for Geelong and Football

We are losing all our legends.

Loved watching him on World Of Sport and Sevens League Teams when I was growing up.

Vale Bob Davis

MACDAICOS · Post by **MACDAICOS** » Tue May 17, 2011 12:33 pm

RIP The Geelong flyer.

Great football person.

Woods Of Ypres · Post by **Woods Of Ypres** » Tue May 17, 2011 12:37 pm

very sad news
great character and personality.

R.I.P Bob Davis

3rd degree · Post by **3rd degree** » Tue May 17, 2011 12:41 pm

RIP Bob Davis great footballer and entertainer.

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