First Recorded Rugby Match for Grey 1st XV
1881-06-04
The First recorded rugby match was played 4th of June 1881 against St Andrews School in Bloemfontein. It provided plenty of excitement. This match, like the game played in 1882, which Grey College won both by one goal to nil, was played under the so-called “Winchester”rules, in terms of which teams consisted of 15 players.
Read moreGrey Reunie Founded
1884-05-10
The Reunie is a separate legal association who aims to serve the Old Boys in order to facilitate a lifelong bond with their Alma Mater.
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Famous quote by Grey teacher Wally Westphal “When the occasion demands it, the Grey boy always comes up to scratch.”
1911-01-10
Nelson Mandela visit Grey College
1997-01-01
This was 1997. The Grey Boys stood a guard of honour. All the primary school boys in the picture were grade 6 (standard 4) boys, who were selected as monitors for the next year. The grade 7 (standard 5) monitors were standing on the opposite side of the road (Riël de Kock, the head-boy of 1997, on the opposite side of the road). Madiba asked Robin Viljoen (small blond in picture) if he wanted to be the president one day, and he was answered “No, sir.” Michael Linström far right. Robin Viljoen middle. And looks like Andre Frauenstein bottom (best guess). 1998 Grade 7’s. Class of 2003.
Read moreRyk Neethling Olympic Gold medal Athens 2004
2004-08-15
team of Roland Schoeman, Lyndon Ferns, Darian Townsend and Neethling won the 4 x 100 metre relay at the Summer Olympics in Athens in 2004, reaching a record-breaking three minutes and 13 seconds.
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