Budds Auctions to sell Dickie Bird's personal memorabilia collection

Budds Auctions has been entrusted with the largest collection of personal memorabilia belonging to Dickie Bird OBE, the legendary cricket umpire who died on September 22, 2025, at age 92. The collection includes poignant items from his home. Bird officiated 66 Tests and three World Cup finals, and was revered as a national treasure for his fairness, quirky mannerisms, and infectious humanity. David Convery of Budds expressed honor in handling the collection. The Guardian described Bird as one of the most beloved, proficient, and eccentric sporting figures of his generation.