Tom Raudonikis Sports

The legendary Tommy Raudonikis had many business ventures throughout his playing days including a sports star across from Seven Hills train station in the early 1980s.

"My father, Bill, was the President of the Blacktown Workers Cricket Club and he approached Tommy in the shop and struck a deal. The Workies would buy all of their match balls exclusively from Tommy’s shop and in return Tommy would take part in a fundraising cricket game in late September 1981. Tommy loved it and I can still remember him pulling out a diary from under the register to book it in. Every now and then Dad would take me to the shop to pick up another batch of Kookaburras and Tommy always greeted us with a smile and I’ve never forgotten the bloke with the rough voice and great laugh".

From Wayne Ball's 2021 article on footyalmanac.com.au