THE Demerara Cricket Club–Home of Legends–as they are commonly known, has produced a number of cricketing legends over the years, and as a proud gesture and appreciation of their achievements, the club has erected two Clive Lloyd Drive signboards at Georgetown’s first major roundabout at the junction of Vlissengen Road and Carifesta Avenue and up the Rupert Craig Highway.

At a small ceremony yesterday morning to unveil the signboards, Lloyd, who was described as a living legend, was also described as the club’s most prolific player of all time.

Master of Ceremonies, Reginald Brotherson, who gave the welcome remarks and also an overview, said the project is a significant one, since the club has produced a number of legends over the years, with Lloyd being the most outstanding of them all.

Brotherson, who is also the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of the Presidency’s Department of Public Service (DPS), noted that apart from recognising our legends, the project definitely add splendor and at the same time beauty to the city.

Mayor of Georgetown, Patricia Chase–Green who called on the private sector to work closely with the Georgetown Mayor & City Councillors, pointed out that the initiative is a significant one, since Lloyd has not only brought glory to DCC, but Guyana and the entire West Indies during his playing days.

Mayor Chase-Green also called for the signboards to be properly maintained, and at the same time, report any destruction of the signboards to the M&CC.

President of the DCC,  former Guyana and West Indies all-rounder, Roger Harper, reminded the audience of Lloyd’s achievements during and after his playing days.

The legendary former West Indies captain made his entry into international cricket on December 13, 1966 – when he played in the first Test against India at the famous Brabourne Stadium in Bombay.

On that date, Lloyd stepped onto the international stage for the first time in a West Indies cap. He made scores of 82 and 78 not out as West Indies won the match by six wickets.

Half a century later, he remains a true standard-bearer for our great game. In 1975, he lifted the inaugural Cricket World Cup– a signal moment that takes pride of place in the hearts of all West Indian supporters.

Lloyd made his debut at the age of 22 and retired in 1985 at the age of 40 – his last Test against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

He played 110 matches; scored 7,515 runs (average 46.67) with a topscore of 242 not out among his 19 centuries.

He also played 87 One-Day Internationals, scoring 1 977 runs (average 39.54). His topscore of 102 came in the 1975 World Cup final against Australia at Lord’s  which earned him the Man-of-the-Match award.

He led the West Indies in 74 Test matches and won 36. He was at the helm when the West Indies won the ICC Cricket World Cup in 1975 and 1979.

Since his retirement in 1985, Lloyd has contributed at all levels as a coach, selector, mentor and adviser.

The placement of the signboards is a collaborative effort by the Ministry of Public Infrastructure, the Georgetown Mayor & City Councillor, the Demerara Cricket Club and Top Brandz, the official sponsor.

Also making brief remarks were Patrick Thomson of the Ministry of Public Infrastructure and Carson Jack, Senior Sales Supervisor of Top Brandz.