Was a main stay and iconic figure all through the 70s when those Ashes Series were broadcasted by to Australia on Ch 2.
Became a real character of the game.
2 Likes
He certainly was an icon of the game.Always seemed to have a smile and had a great personality.
And always had the respect of the players.
Rest Peacefully Dickie.
Dickie Bird along with fellow Englishman David Shepherd were the 2 best umpires I have seen.
1 Like
I always recalled him not giving too many LBW fingers
there was never any dissent when he was onfield either
a traditional cricket fellow
1 Like