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The Guardian - UK

Who is Dickie Bird? Quick Facts About Legendary Cricket Umpire and National Treasure Who Died Aged 92

Dickie Bird, the beloved cricket umpire and Barnsley legend, has died aged 92, leaving behind a legacy of integrity, eccentricity and enduring affection from players and fans worldwide.

International Business Times UK

Dickie Bird’s humour and love for cricket made him an unlikely icon of his sport

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

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Share your tributes and memories of Dickie Bird

We would like to hear your tributes and memories of cricket legend Dickie Bird – whether you met him, or appreciated his work

The Guardian - UK

Former Test umpire Harold ‘Dickie’ Bird dies aged 92

Bird was one of the most prominent umpires of his era, and was made president of his home county Yorkshire in 2014.

The National (Scotland)

Yorkshire mourn the loss of their ‘beloved’ Dickie Bird at the age of 92

Bird was synonymous with Yorkshire cricket.

The Independent UK

Dickie Bird: Legendary cricket umpire dies aged 92

Former umpire became one of the most famous faces in the sport

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Legendary cricket umpire Dickie Bird dies aged 92

The former Test umpire Harold ‘Dickie’ Bird has died, with the former India spin-bowler Anil Kumble noting, ‘Cricket lost one of its brightest souls’

The Guardian - UK

Michael Parkinson makes rare public appearance to celebrate legendary pal's birthday

Sir Michael Parkinson, 88, was the life and soul of the party as he celebrated his friend Dickie Bird's 90th birthday. The broadcaster grinned from ear to ear as he caught up with friends

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