Dickie Bird R.I.P.

beak said:
The much loved umpire Dickie Bird dead at 92
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Sad. He was a proper character. Remember him at Old Trafford when he had to stop play because of the sun reflecting off a window and arguing with a bloke in the crowd - "It's not my fault isn't that".

RIP.
 
I am saddened to hear the news of the passing of the legendary 'Dickie Bird'.
92 - what a good innings !
He was much loved not only by the public but players and others connected with cricket.
My thoughts and prayers go out to all his family and friends.
RIP 'Dickie'.
 
The first umpire that I became aware of, in the 60s, was Sid Buller, who looked exactly as you might expect someone with such a name to look like.

But , it was Harold "Dickie" bird who was ever present in the era in which I followed cricket most closely. As already said, he was a great character, and highly respected in the cricketing world as a fine umpire who was firm, straight talking, but lacking in any pomposity.
 
ASCPFC said:
Was everyone favourite Umpire in my opinion. Great respect. RIP Dickie.
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Not necessarily every bowler's! He was known as a bit of a "not outer" but an excellent ambassador to the sport who notably evaded most criticism in the pre neutral umpires era. That alone speaks volumes about his standing in the game and his integrity as a human being.
 
RubinsCube said:
Not necessarily every bowler's! He was known as a bit of a "not outer" but an excellent ambassador to the sport who notably evaded most criticism in the pre neutral umpires era. That alone speaks volumes about his standing in the game and his integrity as a human being.
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England needed a lot of not outs for a lot of that time. The West Indies bowlers spring to mind. And obviously the Aussies but they're always whinging anyway. I expect foreign climes will also pay their respects as they are due.
 
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