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David Leslie Bairstow (1 September 1951 – 5 January 1998) was an English cricketer, who played for Yorkshire and England as a wicket-keeper. He also played football for his hometown club Bradford City. He is the father of England international cricketer Jonny Bairstow.
When David Bairstow was found hanged at his home on January 5, 1998 at 46, the news stunned cricket, especially as he had always seemed the most indomitable and least introspective of...
Sep 1, 2014 · Ebullient, effervescent, and enigmatic, David Bairstow was an extremely popular figure in the Yorkshire dressing-room. The world was shocked when he claimed his life.
Jan 5, 1998 · A key man in England's domestic cricket during the 1970s and 80s, David Bairstow was a wicketkeeper batsman by design but his contribution went beyond the cricketing field.
Nov 16, 2015 · The embodiment of doughty Yorkshire spirit, David Bairstow made the county's cricket watchable through its most dysfunctional era.
Jan 19, 1998 · WE HAVEN'T had many wicketkeepers in Yorkshire, only seven or eight in a 100 years or more. David Bairstow was one of them. He understood he was part of a great tradition but wasn't overawed by...
David Bairstow's recent matches played across all cricket formats including Tests, ODIs, T20Is and other formats.
Jan 5, 1998 · View David Bairstow cricket stats, news, career record, batting average, bowling average, fielding, age, teams, debut and more at Wisden.com.
Sep 1, 2015 · David Leslie Bairstow, born September 1, 1951, was an outstanding Yorkshire wicketkeeper who played four Tests for England. One of the most versatile sportsmen, Bairstow took his own life...
Jan 2, 2019 · A talented player in numerous sports from a young age, Bairstow attracted the attention of local club Bradford City, who were just emerging from one of the most tumultuous periods in the club’s history, the 1960s: when City had to twice apply for re-election to the Football League.
