Dolly Stark
Baseball player and umpire
Born
November 4th, 1897
128 years ago
Died
1968
57 years ago — 71 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played professional baseball in the 1920s and transitioned to umpiring in the same league. Umpired games in the American Association and subsequently in Major League Baseball. Gained recognition for officiating in significant games and contributed to the development of baseball officiating standards.
Played for the St. Louis Cardinals
Umpired in Major League Baseball
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