? A young man from the streets of Kingston walked out at Sabina Park in 1955 and scored a century on his Test debut. Jamaica fell in love instantly. ???
O’Neil “Collie” Smith grew up in Boys’ Town in West Kingston and became one of the brightest young talents West Indies cricket had ever seen. In his very first Test, against a powerful Australian side, he scored a hundred in front of his home crowd. ? Known for his big smile and generous spirit, he was adored by teammates, including his close friend Garfield Sobers. Then, in 1959, while playing in England, Collie Smith was killed in a car accident. He was just 26 years old.
His funeral in Kingston drew one of the largest crowds the city had ever seen. A legend gone far too soon, and still remembered with love. ??? Had you heard Collie Smith’s story? Share in the comments and follow Jamaica Untold Stories for more. ?
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O’Neil “Collie” Smith grew up in Boys’ Town in West Kingston and became one of the brightest young talents West Indies cricket had ever seen. In his very first Test, against a powerful Australian side, he scored a hundred in front of his home crowd. ? Known for his big smile and generous spirit, he was adored by teammates, including his close friend Garfield Sobers. Then, in 1959, while playing in England, Collie Smith was killed in a car accident. He was just 26 years old.
His funeral in Kingston drew one of the largest crowds the city had ever seen. A legend gone far too soon, and still remembered with love. ??? Had you heard Collie Smith’s story? Share in the comments and follow Jamaica Untold Stories for more. ?
#JamaicaUntoldStories #CollieSmith #WestIndiesCricket #JamaicanLegends #CricketHistory