Umpire and former Leicestershire cricketer Dickie Bird dies, aged 92Bird was one of the most prominent umpires of his era, and was made president of his home county Yorkshire in 2014. View Image Dickie Bird has passed away at the age of 92 (Image: PA)Former Test umpire Harold "Dickie" Bird, who played for Leicestershire in the 1960s, has died at the age of 92, Yorkshire County Cricket Club have announced. ‌In a statement, Yorkshire said: “The thoughts of everyone at the Yorkshire County Cricket Club are with Dickie’s family and friends during this time. “Born on 19 April 1933 in Barnsley, Yorkshire, Dickie Bird’s life was defined by his unwavering dedication to cricket. Article continues belowIn a post on social media, the Leicestershire club said: "Leicestershire CCC is saddened to hear of the passing of Dickie Bird.