Background
He was born at Patrixbourne, Kent, and was educated at Malvern College.
He was born at Patrixbourne, Kent, and was educated at Malvern College.
Kirby"s batting style is unknown. Kirby made a single first-class appearance for Sussex against Cambridge at Fenner"s in 1911. Cambridge University responded in their first-innings by making 247 all out.
Forced to follow-on in their second-innings, Cambridge University made 437 all out, setting Sussex 280 for victory.
However, in their second-innings chase, Sussex were dismissed for 238, with Kirby being dismissed for 2 runs by Alexander Cowie. This was his only major appearance for Sussex.
He died at Mayfield, Sussex, on 20 July 1976.