The pair became friends as teenagers.
Sir Geoffrey Boycott has described Sir Michael Parkinson as “the soul of Yorkshire” following the television chat show host’s death after a brief illness, aged 88.
Sir Michael once kept Sir Geoffrey out of his hometown Barnsley team but the pair, plus Bird, a former international umpire and one of the most recognisable figures in cricket, established lifelong friendships from their teens.“He not only asked questions but he listened to them and he actually liked them.“He never lost his Yorkshire roots.“He understood how we think, how we talk and that’s why he was able to write about Yorkshire people like me.
“Not only was he a friend but he was a dear friend and I just don’t know how I will cope, I will miss him so much.Yorkshire County Cricket club paid tribute to Sir Michael and held a minute of silence ahead of play against Hampshire at York on Thursday.
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