Born in Barnsley, he was one of the most famous cricket umpires, and a well known personality who loved, and was proud of, South Yorkshire.
Here we take a look back at the life and times of one of cricket’s most beloved figures over the years including his early years, charity events and his many achievements.
5. Winning team
Members of the Yorkshire CCC's 1959 championship winning team pictured at Baldwin's Omega, Sheffield, left to right: Dickie Bird, Brian Stott, Ken Taylor, Ray Illingworth, Don Wilson, Philip Sharpe, Jack Birkenshaw, Bob Platt, Doug Padgett, Brian Close and Mel Ryan on April 20, 2009 Photo: Roger Nadal
6. Macot
Dickie Bird and the "LukeyBird" and children from Windmill Hill Primary school with the St Luke's Hospice mascot on March 3, 2004 Photo: Submitted
7. Canal
Dickie Bird unveiling the plaque to mark the end of refurbishment work to the Barnsley Canal by members of 2 (Catterick) Squadron 11 Signal Regiment on July 26, 2006 Photo: Chris Lawton
8. Life Wise
Dickie Bird talks to Life Style volunteers, Jordan Briggs (left) and Joshua Richardson, at the Life Wise Centre on September 19, 2006 Photo: Roger Nadal