RIP to Bill Haller, an American League umpire for 21 seasons and part of a unique moment among baseball siblings. He died on August 20 at the VA Medical Center in Marion, Ill., at the age of 87. Haller was an umpire from 1961-82 and served as a baseball official and scout for several years … Continue reading Obituary: Bill Haller (1935-2022)
RIP to Terry Cooney, an American League umpire from 1974-1992. He died on March 4 in Clovis, Calif., at the age of 88. Cooney came into umpiring after working as a prison guard, a career change that prepared him well for dealing with the likes of Billy Martin and Roger Clemens. Terrance Joseph Cooney was … Continue reading Obituary: Terry Cooney (1933-2022)
Here lies Bug Holliday, who had a short but impactful career as one of the hardest hitters of the late 19th Century. He was fondly remembered for his animated personality as much as his batting prowess. Holliday played for the Cincinnati Red Stockings of the American Association (1889) and the Cincinnati Reds of the National … Continue reading Grave Story: Bug Holliday (1867-1910)
RIP to former Major League umpire and crew chief Derryl Cousins. He died at his home in Bermuda Dunes, Calif., on October 19 from bone cancer. He was 74 years old. Cousins, who played some minor-league ball at the start of his professional baseball career, was an umpire from 1979 until his retirement in 2012. … Continue reading Obituary: Derryl Cousins (1946-2020)
RIP to Chuck Meriwether, who was an MLB umpire for 23 years and a supervisor for 9 more. He died on October 26 from cancer. He was 63 years old. “Chuck Meriwether was an accomplished umpire on the field, a role model for our staff and a true gentleman in life," said MLB Commissioner Rob … Continue reading Obituary: Chuck Meriwether (1956-2019)
RIP to Eric Cooper, who was a MLB umpire for 21 years. He has died at the age of 52, reportedly from a heart attack. Cooper had most recently worked this postseason's American League Division Series between the New York Yankees and Minnesota Twins. Source: Major League Baseball MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred issued the following … Continue reading Obituary: Eric Cooper (1966-2019)
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