About Percy Bird
Lived 1877 – 1942 (aged 65). Percy Bird was a British cricketer.
Percy John Bird (27 May 1877 — 11 November 1942) was an English first-class cricketer.
The son of James Binfield Bird, he was born on the Isle of Wight at Northwood in May 1877. He was educated at Cheltenham College, where he played for the cricket eleven. A prominent figure in local cricket on the Isle of Wight, Bird made a single appearance in first-class cricket for Hampshire against Somerset at Southampton in the 1900 County Championship. Batting twice in the match, he was dismissed for 9 runs in Hampshire's first innings by George Gill, while following-on in their second innings he was dismissed for 28 runs by the same bowler. Outside of cricket, he was a well known figure in racing and yachting circles on the Isle of Wight. He died suddenly there at Freshwater Bay in November 1942.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
People in Percy Bird's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Percy Bird's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Percy Bird?
English cricketer (1877-1942)
When was Percy Bird born?
Percy Bird was born on 27 May 1877 in Northwood.
When did Percy Bird die?
Percy Bird died on 11 November 1942 in Freshwater.
What was Percy Bird's occupation?
Percy Bird was a cricketer.
What nationality was Percy Bird?
Percy Bird was British.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Percy Bird. https://biography.guide/percy-bird/
MLA: "Percy Bird." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/percy-bird/.
Chicago: "Percy Bird." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/percy-bird/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 04:57 UTC