I got emotional watching this interview. I am 64 years old, and I would like to meet Lawrence Rowe and shake his hand, and thank him for allowing my brothers, father and me to enjoy a masterful 302 at Kensington Oval in Barbados. I could never play the game of cricket well, but Lawrence Rowe personified elegance, class and work ethic to me. I said if I could not be graceful with a bat or ball, I would be graceful in other ways. Anyone out there who knows how to get in touch with Lawrence Rowe, I would personally like to thank him. Thank you Mr. Rowe, for allowing three little boys and their father to have had the memory of your majestic and graceful 302. Cricket is not only a sport, it is life.
Hello Lawrence. Great to hear from you. You were my role model when I grew up playing cricket in st Elizabeth in the 1980s in primary and secondary sch and in the early 1990s at university. I still admire your batting techniques. Long live.
My favourite WI batsman ever. I was fortunate to be there to see him make 175 against Australia in World Series Cricket in Melbourne 1977-78. Phenomenal batting.
Lawrence Rowe was the most accomplished batsman at the time of selection to play for the W.I. for he had already scored two double Centuries, against Guyana ''with Lance Gibbs bowling'' in first class Shell shield, and then again against New Zealand, before the test match, so no one was expecting less than a double in his first test, which he dutifully obliged he was in the pink of form thankfully. When he scored the 302 he was 40+ overnight, and I can remember Clive Lloyd predicting a great innings before the following day, he obliged by making 302 practically giving away his wicket too, as he was prompted by the crowd to hit another six. ''A word about Clive Lloyd, he had this uncanny ability to see greatness before it happen in Cricket,, he just saw Michael Holding bowling medium pace for his School ''Kingston College'' and recruited him,, no one knew that he would have bowled so fast at that time,, except Clive Lloyd.
I remember Lawrence Rowe growing up a as a kid in Trinidad and distinctly remember he was one of the greatest batsmen in the mid 70s. I watched him on my grandmother's black and white tv back then. He stands out among the many talented players in my mind. One of the greatest batsman who ever graced a cricket pitch. Thank you Sir, for some really great memories. God bless you.
Das Super ...I remembered on his first tour, of Trinidad with the Windies Team, I was surprised and perplexed when they started booing him causing him to drop two catches in the slips, I thought they would have welcomed him as a new talented batsman, after his first test 214/100* ostensibly because he took Joey Carew's place, Carew was an Indian, so I suspected that it was the Indians who where booing, for we know how clannish they are, but after witnessing his batting, I think 124, he was dubbed the man of class, by the same crowd.
David Henry ….He was not only elegant and stylish, but no one notice this it seems, he was also a perfectionist about his batting, all his batting mirrored all the rules about batting, by my Coach, when I use to go to School, most of his shots where played along the ground, although he had the ability to suddenly hit one out of the ground.
Quite simply the BEST batsman I have ever seen! What he might have achieved numbers-wise without injuries we shall never know, but his batting was sublime; technically magnificent, with effortless timing, elegance and grace. A once in a lifetime talent.
Lawrence Rowe one of the great cricketer the world have ever seen I have privilege of know some of is family men they were so proud of him especial the one cal bulb eye question to Mr Rowe wat are you doing for cricket with the blessing you have man you should teach some one
ONLY ONE SENTENCE TO SUM UP LAWRENCE ROWE----PROBABLE THE BEST** STROKE PLAYER** OF ALL TIMES. WATCHING THE INTERVIEW A FEW YEARS AGO WAS VERY INTERESTING. NOT ENOUGH STROKE PLAYERS NOW----MORE HARD HITTERS.
Great Lawrence Rowe I was introduced to him by Tony Becca after he brought him to The Jamaica Daily News where I was working. He was a brilliant batsman who never looked like he would ever get out. He was also a humble man despite his great talent. You were the best Yagga they can never take that from you. That nastiness that happened at Sabina Park with the naming of the stand was a disgrace. The disgrace is not yours it's for the low lifes who did that despicable act. Happy trails my brother you will not be forgotten
The whole anti-apartheid thing.the others players returned to there respective countries with out any,or arrestment..so I think he get disrespected.so As A Blackman he get a raw deal. Ithink he should be held ing Jamaica cricket team
I got emotional watching this interview. I am 64 years old, and I would like to meet Lawrence Rowe and shake his hand, and thank him for allowing my brothers, father and me to enjoy a masterful 302 at Kensington Oval in Barbados. I could never play the game of cricket well, but Lawrence Rowe personified elegance, class and work ethic to me. I said if I could not be graceful with a bat or ball, I would be graceful in other ways. Anyone out there who knows how to get in touch with Lawrence Rowe, I would personally like to thank him. Thank you Mr. Rowe, for allowing three little boys and their father to have had the memory of your majestic and graceful 302. Cricket is not only a sport, it is life.
I saw those two innings against New Zealand. Majestic!
A wonderful man and a wonderful cricketer. Best wishes from
Liverpool, UK
We need to see more of him. He is an intelligent man and has a lot to offer the game.
One of the truly great batsmen of all times - hearing from him is a treasure.
Hello Lawrence. Great to hear from you. You were my role model when I grew up playing cricket in st Elizabeth in the 1980s in primary and secondary sch and in the early 1990s at university. I still admire your batting techniques. Long live.
The greatest stroke player..great timer of the ball elegance majestic ..paint the best picture as a batsman..
Lawrence Rowe has no equal when it comes to classic, elegant batsmanship
My favourite WI batsman ever. I was fortunate to be there to see him make 175 against Australia in World Series Cricket in Melbourne 1977-78. Phenomenal batting.
Lawrence Rowe was the most accomplished batsman at the time of selection to play for the W.I. for he had already scored two double Centuries, against Guyana ''with Lance Gibbs bowling'' in first class Shell shield, and then again against New Zealand, before the test match, so no one was expecting less than a double in his first test, which he dutifully obliged he was in the pink of form thankfully.
When he scored the 302 he was 40+ overnight, and I can remember Clive Lloyd predicting a great innings before the following day, he obliged by making 302 practically giving away his wicket too, as he was prompted by the crowd to hit another six. ''A word about Clive Lloyd, he had this uncanny ability to see greatness before it happen in Cricket,, he just saw Michael Holding bowling medium pace for his School ''Kingston College'' and recruited him,, no one
knew that he would have bowled so fast at that time,, except Clive Lloyd.
I remember Lawrence Rowe growing up a as a kid in Trinidad and distinctly remember he was one of the greatest batsmen in the mid 70s. I watched him on my grandmother's black and white tv back then. He stands out among the many talented players in my mind. One of the greatest batsman who ever graced a cricket pitch. Thank you Sir, for some really great memories. God bless you.
Das Super ...I remembered on his first tour, of Trinidad with the Windies Team, I was surprised and perplexed when they started booing him causing him to drop two catches in the slips, I thought they would have welcomed him as a new talented batsman, after his first test 214/100* ostensibly because he took Joey Carew's place, Carew was an Indian, so I suspected that it was the Indians who where booing, for we know how clannish they are, but after witnessing his batting, I think 124, he was dubbed the man of class, by the same crowd.
@@audleymclean610 2 years after you made this dumb comment. I'm seeing it. Even Carew don't consider himself an Indian 👀
Batsman with the best technique and elegance in the game of cricket. Love to watch lawrence bat
yeah man, this guy inspired me for real, I would pay any money to watch this guy bat.
I am so glad to hear from my school mate bless up and big up Greenwich town primary school I was There ❤❤
LEGEND
Batsman of the highest class and quality his batting is like poetry in motion
David Henry ….He was not only elegant and stylish, but no one notice this it seems, he was also a perfectionist about his batting, all his batting mirrored all the rules about batting, by my Coach, when I use to go to School, most of his shots where played along the ground, although he had the ability to suddenly hit one out of the ground.
Quite simply the BEST batsman I have ever seen! What he might have achieved numbers-wise without injuries we shall never know, but his batting was sublime; technically magnificent, with effortless timing, elegance and grace. A once in a lifetime talent.
Lawrence Rowe one of the great cricketer the world have ever seen I have privilege of know some of is family men they were so proud of him especial the one cal bulb eye question to Mr Rowe wat are you doing for cricket with the blessing you have man you should teach some one
Mr Blear was our head master,he was a very disciplined man missed those days.
I use to go the same school with him.Greatest batman ever.
Hemade us all wanted to play the great Game back then. What a SPECIAL SPORT MAN...
Excellent series of interviews!!!
A real hero
The best "cover driver" in cricket all timing and wrist.
ONLY ONE SENTENCE TO SUM UP LAWRENCE ROWE----PROBABLE THE BEST** STROKE PLAYER** OF ALL TIMES. WATCHING THE INTERVIEW A FEW YEARS AGO WAS VERY INTERESTING. NOT ENOUGH STROKE PLAYERS NOW----MORE HARD HITTERS.
Great Lawrence Rowe I was introduced to him by Tony Becca after he brought him to The Jamaica Daily News where I was working. He was a brilliant batsman who never looked like he would ever get out. He was also a humble man despite his great talent. You were the best Yagga they can never take that from you. That nastiness that happened at Sabina Park with the naming of the stand was a disgrace. The disgrace is not yours it's for the low lifes who did that despicable act. Happy trails my brother you will not be forgotten
Yagga
Awesome
Big up Mr Rowe..get a raw deal.
The whole anti-apartheid thing.the others players returned to there respective countries with out any,or arrestment..so I think he get disrespected.so As A Blackman he get a raw deal. Ithink he should be held ing Jamaica cricket team
How would LR fare in 20/20? Cricket today is all about "lashing" back then it was more about stroke play!