Eastern Province Cricket pays tribute to Mike Stallenberg

Mike Stallenberg was a well-known and respected Eastern Province sports personality, particularly within rugby and cricket circles.
He played both sports, and later managed with aplomb the provincial teams of the two codes at various times under the aegis of the South African Cricket Board and the South African Rugby Union.One of the many highlights of his career was the 1987/88 season when Eastern Province won the national trophy.

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He also coached the Eastern Province Rugby squad, and similarly took it to winning its respective national trophy.

“Mike was mindful of the needs of non- racial sport, says retired judge of the Supreme Court of Appeal, Judge Ronnie Pillay, who is the current chairperson of the Eastern Cape’s Warriors cricket franchise.
“He contributed towards the establishment of a non-racial society in a number of ways and was humble enough to do so without complaint or seeking any reward or blowing any trumpet.

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“His contribution is often forgotten, but the relationship one was able to establish with him went far beyond sport, and I will remember him for his contributions to sport and our friendship, ” said Pillay.
Dr Mark Williams, CEO of Eastern Province Cricket and Warriors said:

Our condolences go to his family and the sports fraternity in the Eastern Cape and wish them strength in this time of sadness.”