Remembering Leslie Amsterdam

Mar 17, 2022 Letters

Dear Editor,

Kaieteur News – I was surprised by a particular revelation in Sean Devers’ article in Kaieteur News dated 2022/03/15 under the caption ‘Amsterdam (AA) honoured by the project’.
I never knew that former Vice President of the GCB and President of the BCB, the late Mr. Leslie Amsterdam was born in Essequibo. During my playing days as an Inter-County player primarily at the under 19 level, Uncle Leslie as he was fondly referred to; was serving as the GCB Vice President and would be present at matches during the early 1990s.
While I cannot recall having had any conversation with him, it struck me that his affiliation to the county was never mentioned to us as youngsters then. My recollection of Mr. Leslie Amsterdam though was his short stature, neatness and his refined approach in the company of other officials.
I was very observant and it occurred to me as I reflect now that he was very much respected since he captured the attention of almost everyone he interacted with at a cricket ground. I suppose his presence at many of our matches was a testimony of his affection for us; I hope we didn’t let him down amid the challenges we faced then to be represented. I therefore wish that the Essequibo Cricket Board (ECB) will initiate a process that will officially recognise Mr. Amsterdam for his outstanding contribution to the sport and having been born in Essequibo.

Yours faithfully,
Elroy Stephney
Former Essequibo Inter-county Captain

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