Unfortunately the exact details are unknown but news has come that one of Waratahs earliest players, Bruce McClenaghan, passed away during 2012.
Bruce joined the club in the 1956/57 season, contributing much to the club. He was an outstanding fieldsman and sometimes wicket keeper and a punishing batsman. In 1961/62, he scored 628 runs in what was then called A-Res & B Grade and was one of only fifteen batsmen to record 600 or more runs in a season. In the same season, he held 16 catches behind the stumps. His batting hadn't always been that prolific, recording 22 ducks in his early seasons!
Bruce had a long career with the Armidale Teachers College and then University of New England and was a forthright advocate in public affairs as a member of the Armidale City Council. He was a proud member of the Armidale community and was prepared to back this up with hard work and an extended connection with public service. He was both well known and well respected.
His son Peter played for the club in the late 1980's.
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