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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.
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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.
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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 men.
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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.
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....
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- A footballer: Bairstow, born in Bradford, was another of those talented sportsmen who excelled in more than one sport. He played football several times for Bradford City Association Football Club.
- “Bluey”: Bairstow was easily identified because of his red hair and blue eyes. He earned the nickname Bluey. The name was coined by John Hampshire.
- A Yorkshire giant and compliments from Boycott: Bairstow was a Yorkshire mainstay for many years, and also captained them. He embodied the club’s ‘never say die attitude’.
- Another fan: this time, Len Hutton: Len Hutton was another big fan of Bairstow. He once said, “I cannot think of anyone who has given me more pleasure in Yorkshire cricket over past 20 years.”
David Leslie Bairstow, known affectionately as "Bluey," was an iconic English cricket player who left a lasting impression on the sport. Born on September 1,
Jan 6, 1998 · Former England cricketer David Bairstow has been found hanged at his home in Marton-cum-Grafton in North Yorkshire. David Leslie Bairstow was born on 1 September 1951 near Bradford.
