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White Cap and Bails
Dickie Bird
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Description for White Cap and Bails
Paperback. Drawing on cricket clubs,this book describes cricketers, matches and character of these clubs. It is aimed at cricket enthusiasts. Num Pages: 480 pages, 40pp photos - line drawings througout. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; WSJC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 177 x 121 x 27. Weight in Grams: 260. Clean copy with some shelf wear
In this new anecdotal book, the unstoppable Dickie Bird takes one County Cricket Club at a time and revisits each with the aid of memorabilia, statistics, books and videos. A mass of new hilarious stories flow from Dickie as he flexes his memory: he describes the cricketers, the matches and the character of these clubs. Dickie also relives his journeys as a umpire to clubs and Test match arenas overseas and recalls the humorous times that have filled his unique career. A must have for cricket enthusiasts everywhere.
In this new anecdotal book, the unstoppable Dickie Bird takes one County Cricket Club at a time and revisits each with the aid of memorabilia, statistics, books and videos. A mass of new hilarious stories flow from Dickie as he flexes his memory: he describes the cricketers, the matches and the character of these clubs. Dickie also relives his journeys as a umpire to clubs and Test match arenas overseas and recalls the humorous times that have filled his unique career. A must have for cricket enthusiasts everywhere.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Hodder Paperbacks
Condition
Used, Good
Number of Pages
480
Place of Publication
, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780340750889
SKU
KSS0002113
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 2 to 4 working days
Ref
99-1
About Dickie Bird
Born in 1933, the son of a miner, Dickie Bird has spent a life 'married to cricket'. He was signed up to play for Yorkshire at age 19, and played on the county circuit for the next 13 years. In 1979 he became a Test match umpire. The announcement that he would umpire his final Test at Lord's in June ... Read more
Reviews for White Cap and Bails
A delightful book...I defy anyone to read it without emotion
Daily Telegraph on DICKIE BIRD - MY AUTOBIOGRAPHY
For those who love tales from the pavilion bar, this book is a jolly good read
Independent on WHITE CAP AND BAILS
Humorous anecdotes abound
Yorkshire Evening Post on W C & B
An immense book...joyous ... Read more
Daily Telegraph on DICKIE BIRD - MY AUTOBIOGRAPHY
For those who love tales from the pavilion bar, this book is a jolly good read
Independent on WHITE CAP AND BAILS
Humorous anecdotes abound
Yorkshire Evening Post on W C & B
An immense book...joyous ... Read more