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John Patrick McSherry (September 11, 1944 – April 1, 1996) was an American umpire in Major League Baseball who worked in the National League from 1971 until his death. McSherry wore uniform number 9 when he entered the National League, then wore number 10 from 1979 through the rest of his career. A respected arbiter, he was one of several ...
Jul 23, 2020 · However, there were signs of potential health issues two-thirds of the way through McSherry’s career in the majors aside from being overweight at 6-foot-2 and an estimated 330 pounds. He collapsed during a 1991 game due to dehydration, left the seventh game of the NL Championship Series (he was the plate umpire) due to dizziness, and also ...
Apr 1, 2020 · Opening Day 1996, however, was a tragic one, as home plate umpire John McSherry, working his 26th season as a major league umpire, collapsed and died during the first inning of the Reds game against the Montreal Expos. McSherry was in good spirits before the game, jokingly telling Reds catcher, Eddie Taubensee, “Eddie, you can call the first ...
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Mar 31, 2016 · From The Vault: Umpire John McSherry dies after collapsing on the field on Reds' Opening Day in 1996. McSherry collapsed on the field from heart failure seven pitches into the game, The game was ...
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Jul 28, 2024 · The Gladiators referee who said the iconic line "Gladiators ready! Contenders ready!" has died at the age of 92, the TV show said. John Anderson was best known as the umpire in the original ITV ...
Oct 29, 2009 · The Test umpire, who died this week, will be fondly remembered by fans and players. Angus Fraser explains how his easy charm could transform the trickiest situations Thursday 29 October 2009 01:00 GMT
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