First was
Tom Niedenfuer 6/6
Second was HOF umpire Doug Harvey who signed an OMLB practice ball w "HOF 2010"(this ball came from the Ballpark in Arlington and had practice stamped on sweet spot) so I asked him to please sign across panel..Harvey umped in 5 World Series, 6 AS games and also the last game of the 72 season when Clemente got his 3000th hit. He was consistently known as one of the best by his peers and other players and is credited for a new sense of timing to umpiring.
As he stated, "Everything was called too quickly. I've got a photograph of Jocko Conlan working first base. Jocko's arm was extended in the out call. But the runner was still short of the bag, and the ball was still in flight. In those days it was common to anticipate the call." Harvey, however, changed attitudes by insisting that it was better to delay the call and make sure it was correct...Although some will argue they still miss too many!!
Very glad to add this one...
Thanks for reading!
Chris
Tom Niedenfuer 6/6
Second was HOF umpire Doug Harvey who signed an OMLB practice ball w "HOF 2010"(this ball came from the Ballpark in Arlington and had practice stamped on sweet spot) so I asked him to please sign across panel..Harvey umped in 5 World Series, 6 AS games and also the last game of the 72 season when Clemente got his 3000th hit. He was consistently known as one of the best by his peers and other players and is credited for a new sense of timing to umpiring.
As he stated, "Everything was called too quickly. I've got a photograph of Jocko Conlan working first base. Jocko's arm was extended in the out call. But the runner was still short of the bag, and the ball was still in flight. In those days it was common to anticipate the call." Harvey, however, changed attitudes by insisting that it was better to delay the call and make sure it was correct...Although some will argue they still miss too many!!
Very glad to add this one...
Thanks for reading!
Chris
