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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.

Trade Review
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 and kindly * The Cricketer International on W C & B *
An entertaining view of sport from the other side of the wicket * The Times *

White Cap and Bails

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    A Paperback / softback by Dickie Bird, Mr H D Bird

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      Publisher Hodder & Stoughton
      Published 7 September 2000
      ISBN-13 9780340750889
      978-0340750889
      ISBN-10 034075088X
      Also in:
      Biography Autobiography: sport Sport Cricket

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      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.

      Trade Review
      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 and kindly * The Cricketer International on W C & B *
      An entertaining view of sport from the other side of the wicket * The Times *

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