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Bob Blair, Tangiwai Survivor and Former Test Cricketer, Dies at 94
Bob Blair, the former New Zealand fast bowler who survived the 1953 Tangiwai railway disaster, passed away at age 94. He represented the national side in 19 Tests between 1953 and 1964, claiming 43 wickets at an average of 35.23. Blair's career and his remarkable survival story made him a respected figure in New Zealand cricket history.
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