suspecting South Africa was also targeting a team from the West Indies, the dominant force in world cricket. You heard a lot of whispers around the place that perhaps these guys were going to South Africa, recalled broadcaster Tony Cozier. But at that time, we could n't believe that they could assemble a team of West Indies players given the whole background to the anti-apartheid movement. Many big-name West Indies stars were outspoken in their refusal to play in apartheid South Africa. Captain Clive Lloyd said no amount of money could get him there. Future captain Viv Richards called it blood money. But other players were tempted. The offers from South Africa were more than they would likely see in their lifetimes -- estimated to be between $100,000 and $150,000 per player. It was enough to draw in names like batsmen Lawrence Rowe and Alvin Kallicharran, fast bowler Sylvester Clarke and wicketkeeper David Murray -- one of the best in the game. Also agreeing to take part was Collis King, hero of the 1979 World Cup. I made the decision because I was n't getting treated right as far as the West Indies -LRB- team -RRB- was concerned, said King. And I said to myself, Well, cricket is my job. You 're not picking me, I 'll go play cricket someplace where people will see proper cricket.And that's why I went. More than just cricket Rising star Stephenson was only 23 in 1983,