Last Updated on September 24, 2025 12:45 am by INDIAN AWAAZLegendary umpire Harold Dickie Bird of England passed away in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, England today. The most loved umpire in the history of cricket, Dickie was known as much for his fine decisions. He was born on 19th April 1933 at Barnsley, West Riding of Yorkshire, England. After ending his playing career, Dickie Bird coached Plymouth College between 1966 and 1968, and in Johannesburg in 1968 and 1969. Dickie Bird travelled all over the cricketing world to officiate matches and earned the respect of the players and administrators.