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The English Indoor Bowling Association is saddened to learn of the
passing of the man regarded by many as the greatest lawn bowler of
all time, David J. Bryant CBE, at the age of 88. David won five Commonwealth Games gold medals, eleven World Outdoor Bowls Championship medals and nine titles at the World Indoor Championships during an illustrious career. He was widely recognisable as the face of bowls and was renowned for using a tobacco pipe whilst playing. He was awarded the MBE and then CBE for services to lawn bowls. Peter Thompson, Chief Executive, said: “David was an icon, whose name was synonymous with the sport of flat green bowls both in and outside the bowling community. He was well respected by all and he always found time to advise and guide many younger bowlers. He will be sorely missed.” At the World Indoor Championships, David won no fewer than nine World Championships – three singles and six pairs titles with Tony Allcock OBE. He represented England at the British Isles Indoor Series for 27 years, his first appearance was 1965 in Cardiff and his last was 1992 in Teignbridge (England). He achieved great success in the National Indoor Championships winning 10 Titles: - • National Singles – 1963/64, 1964/65, 1966/67,1968/69, 1970/71, 1971/72, 1976/77, 1978/79, 1982/83 • National Pairs – 1981/82 with David Rhys Jones. The English Indoor Bowling Association sends its condolences to wife Ruth and the rest of David’s family and friends. His service to the sport will not be forgotten and he will be missed by many. |
Updated 27th August 2020
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