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   Harold Dennis "Dickie" Bird, OBE (born 19 April 1933), 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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   • Matches: 93

   • Batting average: 20.71
   • Runs scored: 3,314

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   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.

   • Gender: Male
   • Birth Date: May 19, 1933

   • Nationality: England

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   Apr 20, 2023 · Harold Dennis “Dickie” Bird, retired international cricket umpire, while talking in an interview with BBC Yorkshire on his 90th birthday on April 19, gave a special message to the viewers.

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   Who is Dickie Bird?

   • Dickie Bird is a former English international cricket umpire, born on 19th April 1933 in Barnsley, Yorkshire. Bird was one of the most popular and famous umpires during his time due to his on the field theatrics and his ability to take perfect decisions. Early Career Dickie Bird was a right-handed batsman during his playing days.

   Dickie Bird Biography, Career Info, Achievements & Controversies

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   Why was Dickie Bird so late?

   • Dickie Bird was known for arriving at matches ridiculously early. This was especially the case on one occasion when he was apprehended by an Oval Security guard at 6am in the morning because The Queen was due to visit that day and he was worried about being late.

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   Who is Harold Dickie Bird?

   • Don’t overlook the performance of another Yorkshireman, Harold Dickie Bird from Barnsley, making his debut as a Test umpire. Dickie was so keen to get going that he was at Headingley on the first day while the rest of us were still tucked up in bed.

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   How did Dickie Bird become a cricketer?

   • Dickie Bird spent the second half of the 1960’s playing in league cricket and also coaching children who aspired to be cricketers. Soon after, he decided that he wanted to try his hand at umpiring and after learning this art soon rose through the ranks.

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   Did Dickie Bird say 'goodbye' to Sir Michael Parkinson?

   • Bird says he "slumped" in his chair "and shed a few tears" after learning of the death of his lifelong friend who he first met as a teenager in Barnsley. Former cricket umpire Dickie Bird has described saying "goodbye" to Sir Michael Parkinson the day before he died - with the friends having an unspoken feeling it would be their final chat.

   Sir Michael Parkinson: Dickie Bird breaks down as he recalls final

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   Why did Dickie Bird retire?

   • Dickie Bird always opposed such moves and claimed that all of the decision-making should stay with the on-field umpire. It’s argued that this was perhaps the influence in his decision to retire. His last match was when England played India in June 1996 with a packed Lords crowd.

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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 respected and loved figure in cricket.

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   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.

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   May 20, 2022 · Learn about the life, career and legacy of Dickie Bird, one of cricket's most iconic characters and a Yorkshire legend. From his humble beginnings in Barnsley to his international umpiring fame, discover his stories, achievements and eccentricities.

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    Aug 17, 2023 · Former cricket umpire Dickie Bird recalls his final words with Sir Michael Parkinson, who died aged 88 after a career as a TV legend. Comedians, actors and celebrities pay homage to the "king of the intelligent interview".