Jim Kilburn
James Maurice "Jim" Kilburn (8 July 1909 – 28 August 1993) was a British sports journalist who wrote for the Yorkshire Post between 1934 and 1976. Well-regarded for the style of his writing and his refusal to write about off-field events, Kilburn wrote primarily about Yorkshire County Cricket Club. After a brief career in teaching, and having spent time in Finland, Kilburn was appointed cricket correspondent at the Yorkshire Post after impressing the editor with his writing. A serious man, he had an unusual way of writing his reports, but his editors refused to change his copy, so highly did they value his impact.
Personal facts
| Alias (AKA) | Jim Kilburn |
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| Birth date | July 08, 1909 |
| Birth name | James Maurice Kilburn |
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| Date of death | August 28, 1993 |