Hampshire Cricket remembers David Butch White

Hampshire Cricket

Hampshire Cricket remembers David “Butch” White

The death of David "Butch" White will sadden all Hampshire cricket supporters. The former England and Hampshire quick bowler has died at the age of 73. His international career was limited to two Tests on the 1961 to 62 tour of Pakistan, but he took 1,143 first-class wickets at an impressive 23.54.

The majority of his 16-year career was spent with Hampshire and he was part of the side that won the Championship title for the first time in 1961. He formed a powerful new-ball combination alongside Derek Shackleton, who died less than a year ago. His best figures were 9 for 44 against Leicestershire in 1966 and he took over 100 wickets on four occasions. The two Tests he played came on docile pitches in Pakistan, but he played his part on debut with 3 for 65 in the first innings at Lahore, as England went on to win by five wickets.

There will be a minutes silence before Hampshire’s next match in the LV County Championship against Yorkshire on Wednesday 6th August.

The funeral service will be held on Thursday 14th August - 1.40pm at Worthing Crematorium

Director of Cricket Tim Tremlett said:

“Butch White was renowned as a courageous, highly respected and wholehearted fast bowler who charged in for his team from the start of play until stumps. With Derek Shackleton he combined to forge a formidable new ball opening attack and helped Hampshire to their first County Championship in 1961. A tremendous character who did not care for reputation Butch was the best of company who enjoyed a round of golf whilst discussing and reminiscing about the players of today and yesteryear.”

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