As his son Bill told it, RSL Crierions was playing Bankstown in a 1972 social match in Goulburn and Ken and his good mate, John Convery, were in the local side.

"Bankstown included two emerging fast bowlers by the name of Jeff Thompson and Len Pascoe," he said.

"Early on, the fiery Thomson's pace had us all but bewildered. In consecutive balls he bowled Eddie Howard and broke the middle stump; next ball Dad came in, tried to duck a bouncer and got hit in the head, crumbling to the pitch. Jim (Bill's brother) was next in. It was later claimed by my great mate, the late John Prigg, that he saw my mother out the back of the pavilion with her rosary beads."

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It was just one of the stories told at a gathering of some 80 people, including 25 members of the Robson family last Friday. The family was unable to make last month's official opening of the new Ken Robson Pavilion at Seiffert Oval and held an informal function. Ken and Pat Robson's five children were among them, as were many friends and former team mates.

The pavilion was named in honour of Mr Robson's 43 years of service to cricket and the Goulburn community. He was involved in all facets of the game as a player, coach, administrator, selector and curator. Mr Robson played to age 67 and won the Australian Sports Medal in 2000.

He played first grade in Goulburn for more than 20 years.

Bill Robson said his father's proudest moment was in March, 1971 when, aged 46, he captained RSL Criterions to a premiership. Bill and brother Jim also played in the side.

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When RSL Criterions folded in 1974/75, the team became known as Tarago and went on to win four consecutive premierships. Over the following two season he won another two premierships with Goulburn Workers Club.

Later, he was a NSW Country Cricket selector, manager and life member of the Association, and diligently prepared wickets at Prell and Seiffert Ovals.

"I couldn't tell you how many times Mum rang me concerned that dad had gone to the ground for half an hour some four hours ago and hadn't come home. I'd drive up here and find him sitting on a the pitch planting couch runners," Bill said.

"...Dad loved cricket but I think even more, he enjoyed the social side of the game..." Bill Robson said.

"I would summarise him as a talented sportsman, a great role model, a mentor, wonderful father and devoted husband. He set the example and we did our best to follow."

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Goulburn and District Cricket Association president, Tim Price, lobbied the council to name the pavilion after Mr Robson. He said his mentor lived for Goulburn cricket.

Mayor Bob Kirk said the name didn't take much convincing for a man "who had given so much to the community." This included 20 years as Goulburn Legacy president.

Former local Cricket Association president Bob Smith also paid tribute as did past Cricket NSW board director, Tim Hogg.

Former Cricket NSW board director Ian Hogg and head of Country Cricket NSW, Bruce Whitehouse made a special trip for the event.

The family also took the opportunity to celebrate Bill Robson's 70^th birthday, which fell on Friday.

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