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Showing posts with label MLB Umpires. Show all posts
Showing posts with label MLB Umpires. Show all posts
Monday, January 23, 2012

Umpire Marty Springstead Dead at 74

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Longtime American League umpire Marty Springstead has passed away. He was 74. Bruce Webber, author of As They See 'Em , wrote an obituar...
Friday, November 11, 2011

MLB Umpires Who Served in the Military During Wartime

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Much has been written about Major League baseball players who have served during wartime. Today’s article recognizes MLB umpires who served....
Thursday, October 13, 2011

GAME 4 NLCS

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My season is finally over, so I have been able to watch some MLB umpires on television. I just finished watching Game 4 of the NLCS. Who won...
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Tuesday, August 9, 2011

It happens to us all. . .

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To the casual fan, keeping track of balls and strikes should be easy for an umpire, right? From the fan's perspective, the umpire gets t...
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Thursday, March 17, 2011

MLB Umpire Ed Hickox Wins Product Liability Lawsuit

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In 2005 umpire Ed Hickox was working home plate and wearing a mask given to him by a Wilson Sporting Goods representative. According to a co...
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Saturday, March 12, 2011

Former MLB Umpire Frank Dezelan Passes

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The World Umpires Association remembers MLB Umpire Frank Dezelan, who recently passed away at age 81. Dezelan worked the senior circuit fr...
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Wednesday, March 9, 2011

Umps Care Charities On-Line Auction

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The 3rd Annual UMPS CARE Charities Online Auction is now underway through March 20. Items for bid include umpire equipment, experience...
Wednesday, January 26, 2011

New Professional Umpire School at Vero Beach Sports Village

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Amateur umpires aspiring to a job in professional baseball now have a third option for formal training. Minor League Baseball recently anno...
Sunday, November 7, 2010

What the MLB Umpires Wear

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The Battle Royale: Helment vs. Mask I recently did an unofficial count of what the Major League umpires are wearing as head protection on th...
Monday, November 1, 2010

Great Umpire Calls during the Post-Season

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Now that baseball's post-season is over, it is time to look back on the outstanding calls made by some of the best umpires in the major ...
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Thursday, October 28, 2010

Equipment Worn By Some MLB Umpires

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Today I'm going to try my hand at identifying a few masks and helmets used by Major League umpires. That's Ed Hickox sporting the st...
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