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Brian Close - the hardest man who ever walked on a cricket field. RIP.
— John Etheridge (@JohnSunCricket) September 14, 2015
Ian Botham on Brian Close "Catch it!" pic.twitter.com/LmIxNjilUc
— Ali Martin (@Cricket_Ali) September 14, 2015
'Summer is the sound of leather hitting Brian Close' no longer.
— Daniel Brettig (@danbrettig) September 14, 2015
"In our day it was just a nice way of earning your living as it were. Playing cricket, in the sunshine. A wonderful feeling" RIP Brian Close
— Death of a Gentleman (@DOAGfilm) September 14, 2015
R.I.P to a Yorkshire great Brian Close.His toughness was legendary his talents immense !
— Matthew hoggard (@Hoggy602) September 14, 2015
Took ages to get these 4 @Yorkshireccc in the same picture #CricketLegends #BrianClose pic.twitter.com/EaOZFkWlu9
— simon wilkinson (@swpixtweets) September 14, 2015
Vale Brian Close...my Somerset captain 1972...great guy...bravest short leg ever...drove me around England for 2 seasons...learnt so much .
— Kerry O'Keeffe (@kokeeffe49) September 14, 2015
This was Brian Close's gear as he squared up to Michael Holding at the age of 45. RIP tough soul. pic.twitter.com/yh4QMWqvh7
— Sambit Bal (@sambitbal) September 14, 2015
Sad to hear passing of #BrianClose - fortunate to meet him many times, a true @Yorkshireccc legend! Thoughts with his family & many friends.
— Darren Lehmann (@darren_lehmann) September 14, 2015
RIP Brian Close. A cricketer and a man beautifully unique. I enjoyed every minute of his company. Thinking of him will always make me smile.
— Graemefowler (@GFoxyFowler) September 14, 2015
Brian Close was brave beyond courage..never knew physical pain Frm Crkt ball!Standing frwd short leg he'd stop ball provided it hit him..RIP
— Bishan Bedi (@BishanBedi) September 14, 2015
Very sad the hear the passing of Brian Close. A cricket legend who's fearless approach and bravery will always be remembered #RIPClosey
— Joe Root (@joeroot05) September 14, 2015
RIP Brian Close, a true legend of Yorkshire, he shall be truly missed by all!
— Jonathan Bairstow (@jbairstow21) September 14, 2015
The best captain a young player could ever have wished for "Brian Close" ! Myself & IVA owe you so much ! RIP Closey
— Ian Botham (@BeefyBotham) September 14, 2015
RIP Brian Close. One of the greatest, toughest characters ever to grace the game of cricket. pic.twitter.com/vtPmzY9lun
— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) September 14, 2015
“How can the ball hurt you? It’s only on you for a second.” Brian Close
— Fred Boycott (@FredBoycott) September 14, 2015
Brian Close faces Michael Holding in 1976 with no pads and no helmet... Hard. As. Nails #RIPClosey pic.twitter.com/lge2wKiD01
— BreatheSport (@BreatheSport) September 14, 2015
RIP Brian Close. #respect
— Jason Gillespie (@YCCCDizzy) September 14, 2015
"The Bravest Man I Ever Played With" - Ian Botham on Brian Close pic.twitter.com/sLrgYz2ET6
— Cricketopia.com (@Cricketopia) September 14, 2015
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