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BRC hockey stalwart Wally de Zylva was a ‘tri-sport champ’-BY DENNIS DE ROSAYRO Wally de Zylva-Vernon Prins Source:Sundayobserver The debonair Wally de Zylva raised eyebrows in whatever he did not only by his striking good looks, but also what he achieved on and off the hockey pitch. A very intelligent player, he would position himself perfectly to receive a pass, then sprint down the right flank and slip in an array of passes for teammates to score. He was a stalwart of the Burgher Recreation Club (BRC) for over three decades. It was inspirational to see him play in the winning Pioneer Shield 1964 team, just short of his 50th birthday. ...