Dickie Bird memorabilia auction raises £53,000 with global interest

A collection of memorabilia from the late umpire Dickie Bird was auctioned at Budds of Wellingborough earlier today, generating over £53,000. More than 160 lots included items such as international caps, shirts, medals, and signed cricket bats, appealing to bidders worldwide. Highlights included caps from Geoff Marsh, Martin Crowe, and Joel Garner, which sold for a total of £16,500. Bird, known for officiating in 66 Tests and 69 ODIs, left behind an extensive collection reflecting his 35-year career. His niece, Rachel Wyatt, mentioned the challenge of sorting through the memorabilia, which has ties to 53 countries.

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