About Dick Shortt
Lived 1922 – 1994 (aged 72). Dick Shortt was a New Zealand cricketer and cricket umpire.
Richard William Robert Shortt (22 March 1922 – 17 August 1994) was a New Zealand cricket umpire. He stood in nine Test matches between 1959 and 1973.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Dick Shortt?
Umpire (1922-1994)
When was Dick Shortt born?
Dick Shortt was born on 12 March 1922 in England.
When did Dick Shortt die?
Dick Shortt died on 17 August 1994 in Auckland.
What was Dick Shortt's occupation?
Dick Shortt was a cricketer and cricket umpire.
What nationality was Dick Shortt?
Dick Shortt was New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Dick Shortt. https://biography.guide/dick-shortt/
MLA: "Dick Shortt." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/dick-shortt/.
Chicago: "Dick Shortt." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/dick-shortt/.
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