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Post by nyasablue on Jan 19, 2012 12:21:16 GMT -5
tinyurl.com/7kflwpsLike how the article, when mentioning his ejections, notes "especially Earl Weaver" - like he was any different than any other AL ump of the time... rest in peace, brother 
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Post by FredFan7 on Jan 19, 2012 13:33:39 GMT -5
Thank you for the article. Very sad story. Ron Luciano and Durwood Merrill both spoke highly of him in their books, and Springstead seemed to be one of the marquee AL umpires in the 1970s. Rare photo in that article, seeing Springstead working with an inside protector. I thought he used the balloon his entire career, but I guess not.... Springstead IS the last umpire to call a World Series game with a balloon protector (1983). Sorry how his career ended in 2009. I hope he found peace in his last two years. RIP  |
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Post by howard63 on Jan 19, 2012 14:06:48 GMT -5
Sad to hear of Marty's passing. He was one of the premier umpires of his time. He used the inside protector the last 2-3 years of his career. In regards to Earl Weaver, Marty had one of the great lines of all time: "If they want to test a Timex watch, they should tie it to Earl's tongue."
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Post by FredFan7 on Feb 6, 2012 17:10:56 GMT -5
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Post by FredFan7 on May 12, 2012 15:38:57 GMT -5
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Post by nyasablue on May 12, 2012 20:00:18 GMT -5
Holy Cripes - I was AT that game  |
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