About Douglas Birks
Lived 1919 – 2004 (aged 84). Douglas Birks was a British cricketer.
Douglas Thomas Montague Birks (4 July 1919 – 26 February 2004) was an English cricketer. Birks was a right-handed batsman who bowled right-arm fast-medium. He was born at Roche, Cornwall, and was educated at Radley College.
Birks played minor counties cricket for Suffolk, making his debut for the county against Hertfordshire in the 1938 Minor Counties Championship. He made two further appearances in 1938, before making five appearances in the 1939 Minor Counties Championship. In a match which was drawn, Birks batted once, scoring 3 runs before he was dismissed by Peter Hall. This was his only first-class appearance.
He died at Ledbury, Herefordshire on 26 February 2004, following a battle with myeloma.
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Who was Douglas Birks?
English cricketer (1919-2004)
When was Douglas Birks born?
Douglas Birks was born on 4 July 1919 in Roche.
When did Douglas Birks die?
Douglas Birks died on 26 February 2004 in Ledbury.
What was Douglas Birks's occupation?
Douglas Birks was a cricketer.
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Douglas Birks was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Douglas Birks. https://biography.guide/douglas-birks/
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