The term legend is often bandied about without much care but Dickie Bird was just that. He was more than just a cricket umpire. The death of this national treasure at the age of 92 has saddened not just Yorkshire but the whole country and indeed the cricket world. Advertisement Hide AdAdvertisement Hide AdJust as impressive was his ability to connect with ordinary people. The fact that he was widely loved, beyond cricketing circles, is a testament to his warmth and humility.