Vale Graeme ‘Hedley’ Howarth
The MCC was saddened to learn of the passing of former MCC player and Hans Ebeling Award winner, Graeme ‘Hedley’ Howarth on Friday March 22, 2024.
Graeme was a passionate member of the MCC Cricket Section, leading and mentoring both on and off field.
In 1994, he was awarded the Hans Ebeling Award – the MCC Sporting Sections’ highest award celebrating those who have made significant contributions to the Club through its sections.
Playing 296 games for the MCC across all grades from 1954/55 to 1978/79, Graeme enjoyed many successes with the MCC, including:
- Captain of the MCC Third XI from 1967/68 to 1974/75
- Captain of the MCC Fourth XI from 1975/76 to 1977/78
- 2x Victorian Men’s Premier Cricket Second XI premiership player (1957/58 and 1963/64)
- 2x Victorian Men’s Premier Cricket Third XI premiership player (1956/57 and 1973/74 as captain)
- Victorian Men’s Premier Cricket Fourth XI premiership player and captain (1976/77)
- Member of the Club Championship wins in 1956/57, 1963/64, 1966/67, 1969/70, 1970/71, 1972/73 and 1973/74
Off-field, Graeme was a highly-valued member of the MC Cricket Sub-Committee for more than a quarter of a century – from 1967/68 to 1993/94. He was also a selector for 23 seasons, and spent five years on the XXIX Club Committee.
Graeme also played with the MCC Baseball Section for five seasons.
The Club extends its condolences to Graeme’s family, friends and the wider Cricket and Baseball Sections communities.
