Mike
Bacon, who died last winter in his early seventies, joined the Ramblers in
1965, following his returning from India where he had worked in the paint
industry - an interest he had in common with Mike Gauntlett.
He
announced his arrival with 56 not out in the first match of the season against
Zombies at Brook, 46 of which were in boundaries. This was to be his highest
score for the Club and the only time he passed the half-century mark. His
efforts with the ball were more successful, however, and his gentle
off-spinners produced several 'five fors'. In 1973 he returned 7-19 v. Haslemere, 6-64 v. Oddites at Brook and 5-11 in 3.3 overs against Knotty Green.
Mike was a longtime member of M.C.C. and could regularly be found in the top tier of the Warner Stand along with Lionel and Tony Wood at Test matches. His cheerful laugh will be much missed.