Bruce Laird

Quick Facts

Full Name	Bruce Laird
Occupation	Cricketer
Date Of Birth	Nov 21, 1950(1950-11-21)
Age	74
Birthplace	Lowell
Country	United States
Birth City	Massachusetts
Horoscope	Scorpio

Bruce Laird Biography

Bruce Laird is one of the most popular and richest Cricketer who was born on November 21, 1950 in Lowell, Massachusetts, United States. Bruce Malcolm Laird (born 21 November 1950) is an ex- Western Australian and Australian cricketer. He was a batsman in the opening position who was a part of 21 Test matches as well as 23 one-day internationals. He also took part in 13 “Supertests” in World Series Cricket.

In the Supertests of 1977/78, Laird scored two hundred The first one was in the third Supertest with the West Indies at Football Park, Adelaide. He scored 106 runs and was instrumental in helping Australia to win a 220-run victory.

Alongside the test series against the West Indies, the first World Series Cup was played. The tournament was the spin-off from WSC and followed the same triangular format, England again being the third team. Laird played his first ODI against the West Indies on 27 November 1979 scoring 20 from 38 balls as Australia won by 5 wickets. That would be his top score in the tournament as Australia did not qualify for the final.

After Packer reached a deal with the cricket authorities the Australian WSC players returned to their State sides and were once again available for international selection. Having played well during WSC Laird was selected immediately for the Australian XI to face the West Indies in 1979 at Brisbane, for his Test debut. He scored 92 and 72 in the drawn match.

Laird’s outstanding season was recognized with a spot in his team for the 1995 Ashes Tour to England and Canada.

Bruce Laird Net Worth

Bruce Laird is one of the richest Cricketer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Bruce Laird 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Laird did not be able to force his way in the first line-up during the 1973/74 season , but he was a regular opener for the season 1974-75. His first century was at New South Wales in just his fourth game of first-class. He began to be thought about as a potential test player.

Bruce Laird represented his home state of Western Australia in Sheffield Shield cricket. He made the debut on February 23, 1973 at the age of 22. He was the first batsman to start against a formidable Victorian bowling team that included Alan Thomson and Alan Hurst. Laird was dismissed in the first part of each innings, scoring three and sixteen. Western Australia won by 3 wickets. They won The 1972/73 Shield.

Laird was signed up to Kerry Packer’s World Series Cricket in 1977. He was a regular in the Australian team, playing in 13 Supertests.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Bruce Laird height 6 ft 0 in Bruce weight 88 kg & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Bruce Laird Dating?

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Laird missed three test series against New Zealand, India and the famous Ashes series in England in 1981.

Facts & Trivia

Bruce Ranked on the list of most popular Cricketer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Bruce Laird celebrates birthday on November 21 of every year.

Laird continued to represent Australia in ODIs until his final game in Pakistan in October 1982 when he scored a 91 not out in an unsuccessful run chase.

Is Bruce Laird married?

Laird currently works as a senior marketing executive for a medical practice, Multi-Specialty HealthCare, and resides in the Baltimore metropolitan area, with his second wife, Mary , and his three sons from his first wife.

Is Bruce Laird in Hall of Fame?

In 2005, when his alma mater established its athletic hall of fame , Laird was part of its first class to be enshrined. From AIC, Laird went on to a 12-year NFL career as a strong safety and kick returner. He spent 10 seasons with the Baltimore Colts, two with the San Diego Chargers.

Where did Bruce Laird go to college?

American International College