Max Walker
Max Walker – Life, Career, and Legacy
Max Walker (12 September 1948 – 28 September 2016) was an Australian athlete who excelled in both Australian rules football and Test cricket, later becoming a popular broadcaster, author, and public personality.
Introduction
Maxwell Henry Norman Walker, often known by his nickname “Tangles”, is remembered as one of Australia’s most charismatic sportsmen. He is part of a rare group who competed at high levels in more than one major sport — Australian Rules football and Test cricket — and then successfully transitioned into media, public speaking, and writing. His offbeat style, lively storytelling, and infectious personality made him a beloved figure in Australian sport and culture.
Early Life and Education
Max Walker was born on 12 September 1948 in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia.
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Full name | Maxwell Henry Norman Walker |
| Nickname | “Tangles” |
| Date of birth | 12 September 1948 |
| Place of birth | Hobart, Tasmania |
| VFL/AFL games (Melbourne) | 85 games |
| Test matches | 34 |
| Test wickets | 138 |
| Best Test bowling | 8/143 |
| ODIs played | 17 |
| Wickets in ODIs | 20 |
| First-class wickets | 499 in 135 matches |
| Books written | 14 (including humour and sports anecdotes) |
| Honor | Member of the Order of Australia (AM), 2011 |