Frank Pulli
Baseball umpire and player
Born
March 22nd, 1935
90 years ago
Died
August 28th, 2013
12 years ago — 78 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played as a professional baseball player before becoming an umpire in Major League Baseball. Officiated in several significant seasons, including the 1985 season when he was part of the crew at the World Series. After retiring, continued to contribute to the sport through various roles, including appearing in spring training camps and engaging in educational initiatives about umpiring.
Umpired in the 1985 World Series
Played in the Minor Leagues
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