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    Which businessman turned cricket upside-down in 1977 when he lured many test cricketers away from test matches to play World Series Cricket?

    Question #104522. Asked by scottietwenty3. (Apr 08 09 5:04 PM)


    deaconblues63

    		Kerry Packer

    http://www.foxsports.com.au/story/0,8659,25142943-5017974,00.html

    Apr 08 09, 5:15 PM
    madkeen4

    		The one and only Kerry Packer, a multi-millionaire businessman and sports fan. He, like his father (Sir Frank Packer) invested heavily also in Polo and horseracing.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_Series_Cricket


    A book I read recently titled 'The Rise and Rise of Kerry Packer' by journalist Paul Barry gives some amazing insight into this man's persona.

    Apr 08 09, 6:01 PM

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