Former Guyana and West Indies Off-spinner Clyde Butts passed away yesterday following a vehicular accident on the East Bank of Demerara. (See other story on page 12.) Tributes and messages of condolences have been pouring in.
Former captain of the Guyana Harpy Eagles, Leon Johnson took to his Facebook page saying; “RIP to the wizard. We have lost a true champion”.
Neil Barry also a former National player for Guyana said “RIP my friend and mentor”.
Meanwhile, the Guyana Cricket Board last evening sent out a press release stating “The GCB sends its regards during this time to the family, friends and entire cricket fraternity.”
“Nicknamed Mr 5-Fer, the spin stalwart played 87 first class games for Guyana with 7 Test appearances for the West Indies between 1985-88. The spinner also won 3 first class titles for his country during his active days,finishing with 380 scalps.” Butts was also Chairman of the West Indies Senior Selection for a few years before later focusing more on commentary where he was a regular voice during the Regional season.
