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Dukes
2023-03-10 10:32:18
We are saddened to inform you that the legendary umpire Cecil Kippins was called to glory on March 7, 2023. He was 98 years old. He umpired for the West Indies from 1953 to 1974 then migrated to the USA, having lived in Brooklyn, Far Rockaway, Florida, and Georgia where he passed. He will be fondly remembered by all who knew him for his love of music, mischievous sense of humor, and his knowledge of cricket. Rest In Peace.
Long time members of this board would remember an interview I did and posted on this board with Umpire Kippins circa 2003 where he talked about his involvement in WI cricket.He umpired in 10 test matches including the controversial test match at Bourda in 1968 when Cowdrey and Knott played football instead of cricket and denied a WI victory which would have squared the series after Sobers disastrous declaration in Trinidad.
Umpire Cecil Kippins was a remarkable man with a phenomenal memory and a deep love of WI cricket.
May he Rest in Eternal Peace and Rise in Glory.
goliath
2023-03-10 10:40:17
In reply to Dukes May he rest in peace
positiveg
2023-03-10 13:01:06
In reply to Dukes
May he Rest In Peace
StumpCam
2023-03-10 13:13:47
In reply to Dukes
I remember Kippins and Sang Hue from small days!
RIP!
googley
2023-03-10 13:34:04
In reply to Dukes
Several years ago I had the good fortune of meeting him in Orlando....very humble man who loved a laugh.
RIP.
Dukes
2023-03-10 13:39:26
Chrissy
2023-03-10 13:49:48
Deepest sympathy to his family - nice long life dat
Narper
2023-03-10 14:21:00
Wally-1
2023-03-10 14:26:07
In reply to StumpCam
I remember Kippins and Sang Hue from small days!
Don't forget Johnny Gayle. RIP soldier, thankful for your contribution to the game.
Yadi
2023-03-10 14:57:40
Narper
2023-03-10 17:44:13
Dear Editor,
Frank Cecil Percival Kippins, born in Georgetown, Guyana on January 23, 1925, departed this life in Atlanta, Georgia on March 7, 2023. Cecil was the son of Irene Kippins and brother of Marjorie Kippins and Sylvia Burnham, who predeceased him. He had a remarkable life.
His love of cricket led him to become a test match umpire of and statistician on West Indies cricket for over 25 years. A legend and authority on the rules of the game, his opinion was sought on many controversial decisions. In the dead of night, some guy who had a wager on what happened in a cricket match would call him to get the correct answer to win his bet.
This happened often. Cecil is out at 98, two runs short of batting a century. As he would say, Well played. He will be missed in the cricket world and by his friends.
Cecil spoke fondly with his dear companions Branford Isaacs, Neville Premdas, Ivan Cort, Stanley Odle, Cecil Pilgrim, and Cecil Henry on their love of cricket, soccer, and classical and cathedral music. He was a music lover and simply loved it in all its genres. He would say he had three loves: cricket, music, and his family.
Left to mourn are his wife Joan and his children Ceciley, Gloria, Gordon, Malcolm, Cheryl, June, Marcia, Damon, and Kristine. He was a beloved grandfather, great-grandfather, great-great-grandfather, uncle, and brother-in-law.
His family loved him and will miss that great sense of mischievous humor. We are grateful for your life, the life you shared with us, your guidance, your love, your generous and youthful spirit. Sleep on, good and faithful servant. Rest in the arms of God. Until we meet again on that beautiful shore. Rest in peace and rise again in glory.
Sincerely,
Kristine A. Kippins
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hubert
2023-03-11 06:54:58
In reply to Dukes
Well played Kip. You will always be remembered and fondly too.
Condolences to family.
RIP
Curtis
2023-03-11 13:07:11
RIP Cecil Kippins
I remember Duke's article
As lil boys playing cricket we sometimes pretended it was Umpire Kippins making decisions. His name was always associated with umpiring in Guyana.