DICKIE BIRD - That's Out

London England, Arthur Barker, 1985. First Edition, Binding: Cloth, Very Good/Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall 0213169177 Hardback Umpire Harold Bird, affectionately known to players and fans all over the word as 'Dickie', not only officiates on all the big occasions but is also a uniquely gifted observer of the game, who sees and hears what even television cannot show. In his new book, which covers the last seven years of Test and county cricket, including the 1979 and 1983 World Cup finals, Dickie discusses all the important issues and records the controversial incidents. The job of the umpire is getting harder year by year, and he reveals the pressures and problems which umpires now have to face. Many of his comments will give cricketers, administrators and spectators plenty of food for thought. Dickie Bird has seen it all, and describes it in this fascinating book with his humour, enthusiasm and common sense which have done so much for the game. With sixteen pages of black-and-white photographs. Illustrated. Slight crease on D/J. Price clipped.