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Dickie Bird
AuthorBooks · Second hand1933-2025
Harold Dennis "Dickie" Bird was an English cricketer and international cricket umpire. During his long umpiring career, he became a well regarded figure among players and the viewing public, not only due to his high standards as an umpire but also for humour and eccentricity.
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About Dickie Bird
Birth
1933
Death
2025
Harold Dennis "Dickie" Bird was an English cricketer and international cricket umpire. During his long umpiring career, he became a well regarded figure among players and the viewing public, not only due to his high standards as an umpire but also for humour and eccentricity.
Dickie Bird was born in 1933 in the British village of Staincross.
His athletic career began as a cricketer before he became a renowned umpire.
He is the author of 26 works focusing primarily on the world of cricket and his own journey.
His most notable book, titled 80 Not Out, is an essential piece for fans of the sport.
Throughout his life, Bird left an indelible legacy both on the field and in sports literature.
