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Funeral service to honour Legendary cricket umpire Dickie Bird
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1:48:01Now PlayingA funeral service is held to honour Harold “Dickie” Bird MBE, remembered as a true legend of Yorkshire and world cricket.
The Yorkshireman stood in 66 Test matches over a 23-year umpiring career, but his warmth, popularity and witty, quirky interactions with players transcended his on-field exploits.
Bird came to be one of the best-known figures in the sport, an outstanding umpire also famous for his amusing interactions with players and fans alike, as well as his seeming talent for being involved in quirky, memorable moments.
Read more about Dickie Bird's life on the Sky News website
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