Mark Shulman Dead at Age 70

[Draginzaaar]

 

[bad boy bubby]

Damn. His wife used to be my teacher in Primary school. RIP

 

[Hard Yards]

Sad news, played above his weight and size. He was unable to take part in the 77 GF replay, however Bath had him in full kit and had him run out at the start of the game where he sat on the sideline, the old fox was not prepared to let Parramatta have any clue as to him being a non starter. RIP Mark.

 

[Stan Gorton 2511]

He deserved to be part of the celebrations - was an integral part of why they won the comp that year

Sadly he pulled the pin the next year

we had some great half's in the 70's Billy, Ross Strudwick and Bantam
Vale

 

[Old Timer]

Very sad news indeed especially when they are from your own generation.

Great player with a huge ticker.

Dragons rugby league icon dead at age 70

'He kept very fit and died very suddenly'

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[Jersey No 14]

A Champion Footballer who showed true courage and showed the little guy could play at the highest level.
R.I.P. you St. George Legend you

 

[qld redvee]

A true champion and such a humble guy. Thanks for the memories Mark you will be missed
RIP

 

[Dragons4me]

Sad news, played above his weight and size. He was unable to take part in the 77 GF replay, however Bath had him in full kit and had him run out at the start of the game where he sat on the sideline, the old fox was not prepared to let Parramatta have any clue as to him being a non starter. RIP Mark.

I was at the game and remember when he walked onto the field in gear. Total surprise but the Dragons cheer at the possible thought he'd play was deafening. A cunning plan (cue Baldrick ) by the old fox to try to gain a psychological advantage in the game.
So sad and condolances to his family. Another of our Dragons family gone.

 

[Revesby boy]

Mark was a little big man, a great player and our best half since Smith, sadly missed RIP.

 

[dannyt]

I watched Shulman when I was a kid. He didnt seem wasn't much taller than me, but was playing FG. My 9 yo head was swimming at the possibilities.

RIP St George legend.

 

[_Johnsy]

He was my first favourite Saint. RIP

 

[Gareth67]

Sad news , he was the type of player who delivered more bang than a two-penny bunger . Pint size player who would caused the opposition sides endless headaches .

Rest In Peace Mark .

 

[Willow]

This is a bit of a shock. Way too young. Some years ago Mark Shulman actually phoned me to correct something on the Jubilee Avenue website. We had a great chat and a few additions were added to his profile (below) as a result. A true gentleman. I asked him about the knees in the back during the first '77 grand final, but he laughed it as just one of those things that can happen on the field.

I remember seeing it a bit differently at the time. Ray Higgs dropped his knees into Shulman, the smallest guy on the field (some say it was Ray Price but it was definitely Higgs). There was certainly a lot of anger amongst Saints fans over the following week. Harry Bath tapped into this brilliantly when he brought Bantam on the field, in full kit, and sat him down on the reserve bench. The fans loved it. It set up what was to be a great day.

Mark Shulman (c)
'Bantam'

St George, 1971-78
56 games (includes 5 repl.)
8t (24pts)

Halfback.
St George junior (Arncliffe Scots).
At 5' 2" (157cm) and 9st 4 lb (59 kgs), Shulman was one of the smallest men to play the game.
Graded in 1970, Shulman debuted in first grade in 1971. His career stalled briefly after breaking his leg in 1973. He had a plate inserted but made a comeback in 1974.
He played in the historic 1977 drawn grand final but suffered a back injury after receiving knees in the back courtesy of Parramatta forward Ray Higgs.
Shulman watched from the sidelines as Saints won the Grand Final replay 22-0.
In 1978, Shulman was named captain, taking over from Steve Edge. In the same year, a neck injury forced Shulman's retirement (Craig Young taking over as captain).
In all, Shulman played 170 games for St George - some 55 to 60 in first grade (including Amco Cup).
Shulman's nickname, 'Bantam' was coined by team mate Billy Smith and stuck throughout most of his career. Another nickname of 'Mighty Atom' was only used in the media early in his career and rarely used.
A favourite of supporters during the successful 70s era, Shulman went on to coach in the lower grades before being elected to the Saints' board in 1984. He later moved to Brisbane.

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[charlesv]

We just lost another great player under rated big heart the team up there is growing more sadly missed RIP champion

 

[Old Timer]

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If he took his boots and shoulder pads off he probably only weighed 57kgs.

As I said before very sad news indeed and all thoughts with his family and loved one's.

Hopefully he is somewhere telling Harry that he could have played those last few minutes.

 

[Willow]

(Credit: Fairfax Media)

 

[The_Frog]

We just lost another great player under rated big heart the team up there is growing more sadly missed RIP champion

The way its going they'll be able to field a team from this month's recruits alone

 

[hewi]

A heart as big as Pharlap. RIP

 

[Harry Bath]

I think his career was cut short due to friendly fire when he collided with Jon Jansen. He was a courageous competitor fast and tough as teak. RIP champion.

 

[Dr Fruitbasket Returns]

Hero of 77. Legend of St George.