80 Not Out
My Favourite Cricket Memories
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80 Not Out
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Narrated by:
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Gareth Armstrong
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By:
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Dickie Bird
About this listen
'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.©2013 Dickie Bird (P)2013 Hodder & Stoughton
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Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
A must for all, whether cricket fans or not.What did you like best about this story?
An in depth look into the private life of a man who is a 'God' to anyone who follows the game of cricket.Dickie opens his heart to the reader and gives facts about his private life and what makes him tick, both now and in the past.
A thoroughly enjoyable book well read.
A Great insight to a great man
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Great listen.
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If this book wasn’t for you, who do you think might enjoy it more?
Dickie BirdWhat will your next listen be?
Anything written by a modest personHow could the performance have been better?
If he stopped admiring himselfIf you could play editor, what scene or scenes would you have cut from 80 Not Out?
Any references to his own achievements - it's for US to decide whether he was good or not.Any additional comments?
Dickie Bird went down in my estimation after reading this tome, full as it is, of self praise.Self awareness is a Yorkshire trait and I'm glad I'm a Londoner.
Wallowing in self praise
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