Richard shares his whirlwind experience as Team Manager of the New Zealand Deaf Blacks during their historic 1995 tour, hosting the Deaf South Africans in New Zealand. With no one stepping up to take on the Team Manager role, Richard put his hand up. Managing logistics in the era of fax machines was no easy feat — especially after a hand operation left him writing like a child with his non-dominant hand! Doubts arose about his ability to handle the job, but despite the chaos, it turned out to be an unforgettable experience.
Chaos, Faxes & Rugby: Richard Hay’s Wild Ride as NZ Deaf Blacks Manager!
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Richard shares his whirlwind experience as Team Manager of the New Zealand Deaf Blacks during their historic 1995 tour, hosting the Deaf South Africans in New Zealand. With no one stepping up to take on the Team Manager role, Richard put his hand up. Managing logistics in the era of fax machines was no easy feat — especially after a hand operation left him writing like a child with his non-dominant hand! Doubts arose about his ability to handle the job, but despite the chaos, it turned out to be an unforgettable experience.
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Richard Hay
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SignDNA – Deaf National Archive New Zealand, RHADS-05-STO25
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