A born storyteller and craftsman, Irvine was a journalist of the old school who reported for the Guardian for over 27 years David Irvine, who has died aged 88 after a long illness, was a born storyteller. He reported for the Guardian for over 27 years, first on northern rugby union and cricket and then, for 20 years, as the tennis correspondent. He was a craftsman, known as "king of the ad libbers" on the circuit, for his enviable ability to dictate huge pieces to copytakers off the top of his h...
In memory of David Irvine: Guardian tennis correspondent and 'king of the ad libbers'
The Guardian - 23 Oct 2023 19:51
A born storyteller and craftsman, Irvine was a journalist of the old school who reported for the Guardian for over 27 years David Irvine, who has died aged 88 after a long illness, was a born storyteller. He reported for the Guardian for over 27 years, first on northern rugby union and cricket and then, for 20 years, as the tennis correspondent. He was a craftsman, known as "king of the ad libbers" on the circuit, for his enviable ability to dictate huge pieces to copytakers off the top of his h...
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