Michael John Anderson was born on 23rd March 1956 in Avondale and was an exceptional sportsman. He began his nursing career at Carrington in 1972 and became a Registered Nurse in 1976, during which time he switched codes from Rugby League to Football where his speed on the wing, and his tenacity on the ball made him an invaluable member of Hospital United – he was top goal scorer three years running and was always in the top three. In late 1994 Mike began feeling unwell and was diagnosed with Leukaemia. After a successful bone-marrow transplant and a slow recovery he contracted an infection, becoming critically ill. He died in Auckland Hospital on 11th May 1996 just weeks after his 40th birthday. Both Michaels were Hospital United’s top goal scorers for the years they played for the team and took Hospital United through many AFA and ABSSL leagues. Both guys were top blokes who will be sadly missed. (Jim Jacobs).