Dickie Bird

Dickie Bird

Birthday:
19th April 1933
Birthplace:
Barnsley, South Yorkshire
Occupation:
Cricketer

Harold Dennis Bird, MBE, commonly known as "Dickie" Bird is a retired international cricket umpire.

Between 1956 and 1964, Bird played first class cricket as a batsman for Yorkshire and Leicestershire in the English County Championship. After his County career, he coached and played league cricket before becoming an umpire.

Bird umpired in 66 Test matches (at the time a world record) and 69 one day internationals including 3 World Cup Finals.


Dickie Bird