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Harold Dennis "Dickie" Bird, OBE (born 19 April 1933) [1] is an English former cricketer and retired international cricket umpire. During his long umpiring career, he became a much-loved figure among players and viewing public, due to his excellence as an umpire, but also his many eccentricities.
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Apr 19, 2023 · Retired cricket umpire and Yorkshire icon Dickie Bird celebrated his 90th birthday on Wednesday. He credited his healthy life to regular exercise and said he still enjoys running around his...
Aug 17, 2023 · Former cricket umpire Dickie Bird recalls his final conversation with Sir Michael Parkinson, who passed away at 88. He says they said goodbye as if they knew it would be their last chat.
Dickie Bird was a right-hand batsman and umpire who played for Yorkshire and Leicestershire. He officiated in 66 Tests and 69 ODIs, and was known for his white cap, twitching shoulders and common sense.
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Apr 14, 2016 · Learn about the life and career of Dickie Bird, the only superstar among umpires, who officiated in 22 Test matches and three World Cup finals. He was a former Yorkshire cricketer, a coal miner's son, and a universally loved and respected figure in cricket.
He blubbed a little, dabbed a tear or two from his eyes, waved his hankie to the crowd and then, five balls later, gave me out lbw for a duck. If Dickie gave it, it must have been plumb. The most famous umpire the game has known is 90 years old today.
Nov 15, 2018 · Dickie Bird was a popular and controversial umpire who officiated in 66 Tests and three World Cup finals. He also played for Yorkshire and Leicestershire as a batsman and was awarded MBE and OBE for his services to cricket.
