Vale Graham Smith

By Matt Stevens
July 21, 2020

TBA is deeply saddened by the passing of Hall of Fame member Graham Smith.

A dual state representative for both Victoria and South Australia, Smith bowled an unbelievable 63 consecutive Rachuig games.

Elected into the Hall of Fame in 1986, Smith was also was a member of the first Australian team that competed at a World Championships in Milwaukee, 1971. Subsequently, Smith would win the first medal for the country at a World Championships when he won Bronze in the doubles with Victor Bubniw.

Our thoughts and best wishes are with his family through this time.

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