Jocko Conlan
Baseball umpire with Hall of Fame induction
Born
1899
126 years ago
Died
April 16th, 1989
36 years ago — 90 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played as a professional baseball player in the 1930s before transitioning to umpiring in Major League Baseball. Officiated in several World Series and All-Star Games throughout a lengthy career as an umpire. His work as an umpire was recognized with induction into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1974.
Umpired in numerous World Series games
Inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1974
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