Now more from Yorkshire County Cricket Club's tribute to Dickie, who was born on 19 April 1933 in Barnsley, South Yorkshire.

The club said he was a "first-class cricketer for Yorkshire and Leicestershire, until his career was cut short by injury and he forged his role as an umpire.

"Over a distinguished career, he officiated in 66 Test matches and 69 One Day Internationals, including three World Cup finals — earning the admiration of players and fans alike for his integrity, humour, and unmistakable style."

"Dickie Bird became a national treasure, known not only for his umpiring excellence but also for his eccentricities and warmth."

Dickie Bird was awarded the Freedom of the Borough of Barnsley in 2000, where he was honoured with a six-foot statue in the centre of town.

It was created by Barnsley’s own famous sculptor and friend of Dickie, Graham Ibbeson.

Mayor of Barnsley Dave Leech said: "Dickie was a global sporting icon, a wonderful ambassador for Barnsley, and a friend to anyone he met.

“He was rightly awarded Freedom of the Borough of Barnsley which is a role I know he cherished.

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"He would always attend civic events whenever he could, including Remembrance Sunday and commemorations of historical events and battles, military parades, the annual Proud of Barnsley Awards, and any event where he could enjoy the company of Barnsley people."

He added: "My heartfelt condolences go out to his family and friends."

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Let's get more from the official statement from Yorkshire County Cricket Club.

The club said: "It is with profound sadness that The Yorkshire County Cricket Club announces the passing of Harold Dennis “Dickie” Bird MBE OBE, one of cricket’s most beloved figures, who died peacefully at home at the age of 92.

"Dickie Bird enjoyed an illustrious career as an international umpire, writing his name into history as the most famous and popular official in the game’s history."

The club added Dickie was "synonymous with Yorkshire Cricket, where he has been one of the most loyal supporters".

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Speaking on Radio 5Live, BBC cricket correspondent Jonathan Agnew described Bird as an “immense character, often without meaning to be”.

“He was one of those umpires to whom mishaps would occur – bad light would always seem to come when Dickie Bird was umpiring," he said.

“The whole pitch at Headingley flooded one time because there was a problem with the drainage system and Dickie Bird was umpiring.

“He took the players off once because it was too light at a test match at Old Trafford because the sunlight was shining off the glass roof.

"All of these things fell to Dickie and yet he was a terrific umpire. He was brilliant, all the players loved him.”

Former footballer Stan Collymore is one of the first sportspeople to pay tribute to Bird.

The ex-Liverpool and Nottingam Forest striker wrote on X: "For several generations his name simply meant cricket, such was his association with the sport he served so well and loved so much. Rest in peace, Dickie."

Bird was born in Barnsley, South Yorkshire and played club cricket with legendary England batter Geoff Boycott (pictured below) and journalist and TV host Sir Michael Parkinson, with whom he remained close friends.

A right-handed batter, Bird began his playing career at Yorkshire before moving to Leicestershire.

He played 93 first-class matches and scored two centuries before moving into umpiring.

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Bird's home county Yorkshire, whom he played for and served as president, described him as a "national treasure, known not only for his umpiring excellence but also for his eccentricities and warmth".

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Dickie Bird, whose first-class playing career was cut short by injury, became one of the most famous umpires in the game.

He officiated in 66 Tests and 76 one-day internationals, including three World Cup finals.

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