Vale Bob Rayner

Bob has been involved in basketball as a player, coach, manager and official from the late 1940's to 2004, when ill health forced his retirement from our sport.

He played for Queensland from 1950 and managed several state teams from 1964. He was a foundation member of the University Basketball Club and his membership at the Cub covered a period of some 30 years. He was involved in all capacities in and around the club and was a teammate of the founder of basketball in Queensland, Ivor Burge.

He was a life member of Basketball Queensland where he served in many capacities including secretary, treasurer and delegate. He started his basketball career in Brisbane when the sport in our city was conducted by Basketball Queensland. He played at venues such as the Wool Courts, Crosby Park and others.

He was a long time secretary of Brisbane Basketball Incorporated, spanning over 20 years and was instrumental in supervising the building of the Brisbane Basketball Incorporated stadium in 1973 and the redevelopment to 4 courts in 1998 when he acted as client rep.

He was instrumental in introducing basketball at Brisbane Girls Grammar where he coached for some 20years.

Robert Rayner's contribution to our sport is unmeasurable, his dedication never faulted, and even in bad health over the past few years he would suddenly appear to "have a look" at how his sport was progressing. He will be greatly missed, but his impact on the future of basketball in queensland will always be respected and appreciated.




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