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Dickie Bird

gabrielsmy obituaries 11 Nov 2025

Dickie Bird,
a damn fine umpire but I must have a word:
known for his comic anecdotes and quirky ways,
ten hours were lost to rain in the first three days.

From Dickie Bird’s obituary.

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Published 11 Nov 2025

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