More than 150 items from the personal collection of Yorkshire cricket umpire Dickie Bird will be auctioned off next week.
Born in Barnsley in 1933, Bird became known as an unflinching umpire who officiated in 66 Tests and 69 one-day internationals. He went on to officiate three World Cup finals.
Career and honours
Bird played cricket for both Leicestershire and his home county of Yorkshire as a right-handed batsman. A knee injury forced him to retire at the age of 31, but he remained in the sport.
By the 1970s, Bird was a regular umpire in England, sporting his iconic white knee-length umpire's jacket. In 1986, he was appointed an MBE before being awarded an OBE in 2012.
After a long career in cricket, gaining affection for his humour and eccentricity, Bird died last year at the age of 92. He had remained living in Barnsley his entire life.
What is in the auction
Among the items listed, an international cap worn by Australian cricketer Geoff Marsh is hoped to fetch £3,500. The West Indies cap from Barbadian Joel Garner is estimated to sell for upwards of £1,500.
Bird's team sheets, scorecards, match-worn blazers, family portraits and more than 200 match ties are also part of the sale. The lots have links to 53 countries.
Family's plans
Bird's niece, Rachel Wyatt, said it was a lengthy process to sift through her uncle's memorabilia before sending items to auction. She said memorable photos, such as those from Bird's 70th and 80th birthdays and those taken at Buckingham Palace when Bird picked up his OBE, would remain in the family.
Wyatt said her uncle wished he had been knighted. "That was his wish. I think he should have been, but there we go," she added.
A year on from his death, Wyatt is planning to honour one of Bird's dying wishes and put his ashes inside the commemorative statue in Barnsley.