Dickie Bird makes sweet gesture to schoolboy in one of last interviews before death
Dickie Bird shares war memories with schoolboy in one of his final interviews
- Former cricket umpire Dickie Bird has died at the age of 92, as announced by Yorkshire County Cricket Club on Tuesday, 23 September.
- The club said that Bird leaves behind a legacy of sportsmanship, humility, and joy.
- In one of his final interviews in May, Bird spoke with a young history enthusiast named Niall about his experiences growing up during the war.
- Bird praised Niall at the end of the interview, calling it "one of the best interviews" he had ever done.
- Watch the video in full above.