Yorkshire cricketer Blue Bairstow leaps to catch the ball during a match. – Vintage Photograph

On May 26th, 1972, Yorkshire cricketer David Leslie Bairstow, otherwise known as Blue, is seen jumping to catch the ball during a match. Bairstow was born in Bradford, England in 1952 and made his debut in 1970 while still at school.On May 26th, 1972, Yorkshire cricketer David Leslie Bairstow, otherwise known as Blue, is seen jumping to catch the ball during a match. Bairstow was born in Bradford, England in 1952 and made his debut in 1970 while still at school.

Dimensions: 15.2 x 15.2 cm

IMS SKU: SCAN-NQOX-04736125

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“BLUE” BAIRSTOW, YORKSHIRE CRICKETER May 26th 1972 PAP 157131-1 (Ba-E) London, PA: “BLUE” BAIRSTOW, YORKSHIRE CRICKETER Jumping to catch the ball is David Leslie keeper and right-hand batsman. (“Blue”) Bairstow, the Yorkshire wicket Aged 20, born in Bradford, he made his debut in 1970 while still at school. May 26th 1972 PAP 157131-1 (Ba-E) PRESS ASSOCIATION PHOTOS FOR FIRST PUBLICATION IN EVENING PAPERS OF FRIDAY MAY 26th 1972 Please retain for your files 19 MAY 1972