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Statue of Glenn McGrath

Coordinates: 32°13′59.8″S 148°14′24″E / 32.233278°S 148.24000°E / -32.233278; 148.24000
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Glenn McGrath
Map
ArtistBrett "Mon" Garling
Year2009
MediumBronze
LocationNarromine, Australia
Coordinates32°13′59.8″S 148°14′24″E / 32.233278°S 148.24000°E / -32.233278; 148.24000

Glenn McGrath is a 2009 statue by artist Brett "Mon" Garling. The work is installed in Tom Perry Park in Narromine, a town in the Orana region of New South Wales, Australia.[1] The statue commemorates former Australian Test cricketer, Glenn McGrath. McGrath grew up in Narromine where he first played cricket. He is fifth on the all-time test wickets list.[1]

The statue was commissioned by Narromine Shire Council at a cost of $70,000.[2] The statue was unveiled on 6 June 2009 in the presence of both McGrath and Premier of New South Wales Nathan Rees.[3][4]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Glenn McGrath". Monument Australia. Retrieved 21 August 2019.
  2. ^ "McGrath tribute in home town". ABC News. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 17 February 2009. Retrieved 21 August 2019.
  3. ^ Rowles, Lucy (7 June 2009). "Cricket star humbled by statue in his honour". Daily Liberal. Retrieved 21 August 2019.
  4. ^ "GLENN MCGRATH STATUE". Retrieved 21 August 2019.
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