80 Not Out My Favourite Cricket Mem..., Dickie Bird
80 Not Out My Favourite Cricket Mem..., Dickie Bird
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80 Not Out: My Favourite Cricket Memories
Legendary cricket umpire Dickie Bird's best moments and stories, with a foreword by Michael Parkinson

Author: Dickie Bird, Mr H D Bird

Narrator: Gareth Armstrong

Unabridged: 7 hr 7 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 04/11/2013

Synopsis

HIGHLIGHTS OF A CAREER IN CRICKET FROM BRITAIN'S BEST-LOVED UMPIRE, THE LATE DICKIE BIRD.

'You know what you will get with Mr Bird, and he delivers it with unabashed aplomb in this amiable book' - Country Life

Hardly a week went by without Dickie Bird visiting a county or Test match arena where he could keep up to date with all that was happening in the cricket world, while at the same time taking the opportunity to reflect, in the company of old friends and acquaintances, on his own colourful contribution to the sport that lasted for over half a century.

Until his death, Dickie remained the most famous umpire of them all. A lovable eccentric with a joyful sense of fun, he decided, as he approached his eightieth birthday, to recall the highlights of his life in cricket.

Filled with warmth and an undying love for the sport that brought him so much joy, 80 Not Out is the perfect tribute to Dickie Bird's extraordinary life in cricket.

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 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 1996 signalled the end of an international career which has won him worldwide affection as the finest umpire in cricket history.

About Mr H D 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 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 1996 signalled the end of an international career which has won him worldwide affection as the finest umpire in cricket history.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Anirban

When you read a book where Dickie Bird is praising Bob Paisley, saying how humble a man the Scouser was, you know you have something special in your hand. This book is a running commentary on how to stay humble even when people know you, recognize you and clamour for your autograph. It also acts a......more

Goodreads review by Ian moore

Cricket umpire extraordinaire, and a gent too. Memories from a legend who stood for hours concentrating on a sport that is a passion me some, but for others is the appitamy of boring. Dickie has the memory of a genius to recall his life in sport in such detail and I believe lived through an era of gr......more

Goodreads review by Huw

Look beyond the fact that most of this book appears as if it's been written by an 8 year old, and what you have is a fairly amusing set of cricketing anecdotes, with some gentle, pleasant humour mixed up with a rather complex but likeable narrator who found his metier in life. If you like cricket, yo......more

Goodreads review by Alan Armstrong

Mildly interesting Some interesting anecdotes, eg those associated with great players such as Denis Lille. Some not so interesting eg life in Barnsley.......more

Goodreads review by Lawrence

Charming light hearted read. Growing up watching him umpiring lead me to believe he would be a humble likeable man. His story didn't disappoint.......more

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