DickieBIRDLegendary former cricket umpire Dickie Bird has died at the age of 92. Yorkshire Cricket Club have announced that Harold Dennis “Dickie” Bird passed away peacefully at home.
Bird played for Yorkshire and Leicestershire as a player, but it was only after his playing career was cut short that he found his calling as an umpire. He became one of the most famous umpires in the sport and was synonymous with Yorkshire, in his later life becoming the club's president.
As an umpire, he oversaw 66 Test matches and 69 One-Day Internationals and took charge of three World Cup finals.
Yorkshire said in a statement: "The thoughts of everyone at the Yorkshire County Cricket Club are with Dickie’s family and friends during this time. He will be truly missed by all at the Club having spent an incredible amount of time in support of everyone here and will be remembered as one the greatest characters in Yorkshire’s history.
"Further details regarding memorial arrangements will be shared in due course, and the Club will be looking to honour him in a variety of ways in the coming weeks."
The club added, "Dickie Bird became a national treasure, known not only for his umpiring excellence but also for his eccentricities and warmth. He was appointed an MBE in 1986 and an OBE in 2012 in recognition of his outstanding contribution to cricket.
"He leaves behind a legacy of sportsmanship, humility, and joy — and a legion of admirers across generations."
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