Veronica Trueman and Dickie Bird during the launch of the Copper Dragon's Trueman Ale

Veronica Trueman and Dickie Bird during the launch of the Copper Dragon's Trueman Ale

Flowers are placed on the grave of Fred Trueman at Bolton Abbey
Flowers are placed on the grave of Fred Trueman at Bolton AbbeyPA Photos
The England team line up for a minute's silence for Fred Trueman
The England team line up for a minute's silence for Fred TruemanGetty Images
Former Yorkshire players Ray Illingworth, Brian Close, Fred Trueman and Geoff Boycott unveil the plaque for the new east stand at Headingley
Former Yorkshire players Ray Illingworth, Brian Close, Fred Trueman and Geoff Boycott unveil the plaque for the new east stand at HeadingleyPA Photos
Fred Trueman stands with his memorabilia collection at The Fiery Fred Collection Auction
Fred Trueman stands with his memorabilia collection at The Fiery Fred Collection AuctionGetty Images
Fred Trueman commentating for <I>Test Match Special</I>
Fred Trueman commentating for Test Match SpecialAdrian Murrell/Getty Images
BBC commentators Fred Trueman, Christopher Martin-Jenkins and Brian Johnston eat cake
BBC commentators Fred Trueman, Christopher Martin-Jenkins and Brian Johnston eat cakePA Photos
Fred Trueman looks on as Betty Miller works to complete a bust of him
Fred Trueman looks on as Betty Miller works to complete a bust of himGetty Images
Fred Trueman with Jimmy Savile during a Variety Club of Great Britain charity walk luncheon
Fred Trueman with Jimmy Savile during a Variety Club of Great Britain charity walk luncheonGetty Images
Fred Trueman makes his entrance during a stand-up comedy stint
Fred Trueman makes his entrance during a stand-up comedy stintGetty Images
Fred Trueman, Basil D'Oliveira, Garry Sobers and Colin Milburn at Heathrow as they leave to take part in the Doubles Wicket contest in Australia
Fred Trueman, Basil D'Oliveira, Garry Sobers and Colin Milburn at Heathrow as they leave to take part in the Doubles Wicket contest in AustraliaPA Photos
The England team line up for a minute's silence for Fred Trueman
The England team line up for a minute's silence for Fred TruemanGetty Images
Cover of 'As It Was: The Memoirs of Fred Trueman'
Cover of 'As It Was: The Memoirs of Fred Trueman'ESPNcricinfo Ltd
Fred Trueman's most prized article - The 300th wicket ball
Fred Trueman's most prized article - The 300th wicket ballHugo Philpott/AFP
Fred Trueman stands with his memorabilia collection prior to auction
Fred Trueman stands with his memorabilia collection prior to auctionAFP
Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson and Fred Truman pose with an autographed bat that is to be raffled to raise money for a special spinal injury centre
Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson and Fred Truman pose with an autographed bat that is to be raffled to raise money for a special spinal injury centreJohn Fox/Mirrorpix/Getty Images
Fred Trueman and Garry Sobers share a drink
Fred Trueman and Garry Sobers share a drinkPA Photos
Fred Trueman was named Pipeman of the Year 1974
Fred Trueman was named Pipeman of the Year 1974PA Photos
Fred Trueman with the cast of British TV sitcom "Dad's Army'
Fred Trueman with the cast of British TV sitcom "Dad's Army'Getty Images
Fred Trueman the cabaret artist
Fred Trueman the cabaret artistPA Photos