About Bob Massie
Robert Arnold Lockyer Massie (born 14 April 1947) is a former Australian cricketer who played in six Test matches and three One Day Internationals (ODIs) in 1972 and 1973. A swing bowler, he had a relatively short international career but is remembered for a Test debut in 1972 at Lord's where he took eight wickets in each innings, with figures of 16/137 for the match. This was a world record for a Test debutant until India's Narendra Hirwani took 16 wickets for just 1 run fewer against the West Indies in 1987-88. The parallels go deeper – neither man enjoyed an extended Test career; between the two of them, they played fewer than 25 Test matches. == Style == Massie was regarded for his work ethic and thinking ability. An upwind bowler, he was known for his ability to swing the ball late in both directions. His nickname was "Ferg" – from the well known tractor brand Massey Ferguson. == Early years == The son of Arnold and Barbara Massie, Bob began playing cricket at age ten at the Bedford Park Youth Club, while a student at Hillcrest Primary School. He moved on to Mount Lawley Senior High School and joined Bassendean-Bayswater in Western Australia's club competition. Massie made his debut for Western Australia against South Australia in 1965–66.
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