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He has been the voice of test match special for over forty years. Henry was a true cricket broadcasting legend who recently gave up the mic. Cricket broadcasting legend, henry blofeld signs his book, my az of cricket henry will be at davids bookshop on saturday, 23 november 1. Mar 07, 2018 henry blofeld will be signing copies of his latest book over and out. For half a century blowers was a muchloved cricket broadcaster and journalist who delighted fans with his infectious enthusiasm, avuncular tone and bon viveur style of cricket commentating.
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