RIP Darrel Baldock

[bayman]

He has passed away
http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/sport/afl ... 5998992948

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i heard on radiotab this morning that darrel 'doc baldock suffered yet another stroke & is gravely ill in a hospital, i hope & pray he makes a full recovery, get well soon ''doc''..........i've just found this so i've cut & pasted the story

St Kilda legend 'Doc' Baldock suffers stroke

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By Jason Phelan 1:38 PM Mon 31 Jan, 2011

St Kilda premiership winning captain Darrel Baldock is gravely ill in a Launceston hospital
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ST KILDA legend Darrel 'Doc' Baldock has been admitted to a Launceston hospital after suffering a stroke.

Baldock, who skippered the club's only premiership side in 1966, is reported to be gravely ill after suffering his fourth stroke.

The 72-year-old has been visited by former teammates, with serious concerns held for his health.

Baldock is one of the most revered and decorated players in the club's history.

He played 119 games for the Saints from 1962 to 1968 and booted 237 goals.

He won the club's best-and-fairest award three times and was its leading goal kicker four years running.

On his retirement, Baldock returned to his home state of Tasmania where he was elected to state parliament. However, he returned to coach the Saints from 1987 to 1989, suffering his first stroke during his first season in charge.

He has been inducted into both the St Kilda Hall of Fame and the Australian Football Hall of Fame and was elevated to Legend status by the League in 2006.

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[saintal]

Sad to hear this. Fourth stroke

[Jimmy_041]

I saw him play at Victoria Park once - was a pleasure to watch how he played the game

[Strawb]

Get well soon Doc. Not good to hear at all.

[Thiele]

He has passed away http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/sport/afl ... 5998992948

[Big Phil]

RIP Doc, sad to hear of his passing...

http://www.afl.com.au/news/newsarticle/ ... fault.aspx

Condolences to his family, friends and the SKFC

[Strawb]

thoughts and prayers to the Baldock family and the St. Kilda Football club.

[valleys07]

Real sad news. RIP Doc, a true icon in our game

[Rik E Boy]

In Footy's Greatest Players there is a chapter on the Doc and it said he used to run laps around the oval bouncing two footballs at the same time. What a freak. RIP to a genuine legend of the game.

regards,

REB

[trev]

Rip Doc.
All members of the St Kilda family salute you for your courage both on and off the field.
Your contribution to The St Kilda footy club and the people of Tasmania will never be forgotten
Now, more than ever: Fortius Quo Fidelius

[saintal]

Rip Doc.
All members of the St Kilda family salute you for your courage both on and off the field.
Your contribution to The St Kilda footy club and the people of Tasmania will never be forgotten
Now, more than ever: Fortius Quo Fidelius

I echo this. RIP.

Played well before my time, but have seen enough footage of Doc to realise how good the man was.

[Gozu]

There will be a half hour special called 'Remembering The Great Darrel Baldock' at 8pm Saturday night on One HD.