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Andrew Gaze

by Jack from Frankston, Australia

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My hero is Andrew Gaze. He is a great Australian basketballer and he plays for the Melbourne Tigers. He plays with No.10 on his jersey. He has represented Australia in 5 Olympic Games and has the record number of NBL Games. He has been selected for all the NBL teams for 14 consecutive years. Andrew has been the winner of the NBL's most valuable player 7 times in 1991, 1992, and 1994 through 1998.

<a href=http://www.mcg.org.au/content/image/00000350-image.jpg>Andrew Gaze</a>
Andrew Gaze

Andrew lives in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. His full name is Andrew Barry Casson Gaze and his nickname is "Drew." Andrew was born on the 24th of July 1965. His mother is Margaret and Andrew's father is Lindsay. Lindsay also was a great basketballer and Lindsay coached Andrew when he played for the Melbourne Tigers. He has one older sister named Janet and a dog called Bonnie. He married a lady named Melinda and he has four children; Courtney, Phoebe, Annie and Mason.

Andrew Gaze
Andrew Gaze

Andrew Gaze, as well as being a hero in basketball, does a great job helping the community. For example, he is a patron of the Ronald McDonald House and the Kids' Help Line.

Andrew is a hero to me because he does so many good things for the community and he is a nice man and a great basketballer. I love basketball and he is a great inspiration to me.

Andrew Gaze
Andrew Gaze

Andrew's favourite movie is Shawshank Redemption. His favourite book is Catch Me If you Can. His sporting hero is Michael Jordan. His favourite food is pasta. His favourite Australian Leagues Football team is Hawthorn.

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Last edited 8/7/2008 9:51:09 AM

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Related Links

Ronald McDonald House Charities Australia - Provides a home-away-from-home for families of seriously ill children being treated at nearby hospitals.
Kids' Help Line Australia - provides 24 hour telephone and online counseling for children and young people in Australia.
Andrew Gaze - Interbasket.net on Andrew's amazing career and wonderful personality