Inherently nervous and naturally funny, Yorkshireman achieved huge popularity as a cricket umpire and became a household name
Inherently nervous and naturally funny, Yorkshireman achieved huge popularity as a cricket umpire and became a household name
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One of the world’s finest cricket umpires who became a popular celebrity known for his comic anecdotes and quirky ways
He was ‘the best and fairest of them all,’ said Ian Botham, ‘a great bloke and completely bonkers’
Yorkshire describe iconic umpire Dickie Bird as a "national treasure" following his death at the age of 92.
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,…
Bird was a character, he was always fun and as an umpire he was respected, admired and loved
Yorkshireman who became the first and (probably) last cricket umpire to attain celebrity status
