Kerry Packer

Kerry Francis Bullmore Packer AC (17 December, 1937 – 26 December, 2005) was an Australian billionaire media magnate. He owned the Nine Network, and is famous for introducing World Series Cricket in 1977, together with a more dynamic form of television coverage. At the time of his death he was the wealthiest man in Australia.

Print Media Inquiry (1991)

Packer was called to appear before the Australian Federal Parliament "Print Media Inquiry" (chairman Michael Lee) in November 1991. The various serves he gave the senators prompted many supportive calls to talkback radio and letters to newpapers the following day.

Attributed

• Ray Martin: Is it true you would give anything to play sport for Australia?
  Kerry Packer: Anything.
  Martin: What sport?
  Packer: Any sport - Marbles!

Interview on Australian TV