Ray Rowe won universal recognition as a ‘cricketing gentleman’ who played the game with a strong sense of fair play and respect for its traditions. He was a dyed-in-the wool Parramatta Man from the tip of his ‘bumble-bee’ cap to studs on his boots – born in Harris Park on the 9th of December 1913, educated at Parramatta High School and lived most of his life in Northmead

A modest and friendly man he was widely respected for his outstanding cricket talent, his personal demeanour and his dedicated service to the Central Cumberland District Cricket Club. Firstly, as a brilliant attacking batsman, and later as a committed Administrator – which was evidenced by his long tenure as Club President (1962/63 – 1968/69) and Treasurer (1956/57 – 1967/68), for a significant portion of this time he managed these important portfolios concurrently. He was honoured with Life Membership of the Club.

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