YP Comment: Yorkshire batting great mourned
A powerful stroke player whose presence at the crease illuminated so many summers, Hampshire became a victim of Yorkshire’s civil war before establishing himself as a much-respected international umpire.
However the proud son of Thurnscoe saw his illustrious career go full circle with his proud elevation to the presidency of the club where he made his name. How sad that his personal innings should end shortly before his term of office was due to reach stumps – he fulfilled his duties in the best traditions of Yorkshire CCC, despite his ailing health, and will be much missed when the new cricket season dawns next month.