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Bird

10 months ago

While he could be funny, he was also firm and players knew where they stood with an umpire who became as famous as them

Dickie Bird may well have been the most consistent, the most famous and the most…

LAWRENCE BOOTH: Dickie Bird, who has died at the age of 92, broke the old rule that a sporting official should never be noticed.

One of the world’s finest cricket umpires who became a popular celebrity known for his comic anecdotes and quirky ways

Dickie Bird, who has died aged 92, was one of the most beloved, proficient and ec…

Dickie Bird, who has died aged 92, did not play cricket for England, yet his status as a legend of the game is in no doubt, writes BBC chief cricket reporter Stephan Shemilt.
Bird, whose eccentric and humorous character endeared him to cricket fans worldwide, was as popular as the players.

  • Umpired 66 Tests between 1973 and 1996

  • Bird also played for Yorkshire and Leicestershire

The former Test umpire Harold “Dickie” Bird has died at the age of 92, Yorkshire County Cricket Club have annou…

Though he was generally regarded as a not-outer, he enjoyed the respect and affection of every player he came across, primarily because he officiated with humour and integrity.

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