Jocko Conlan

Baseball umpire with Hall of Fame induction

Jocko Conlan - Athletes & Sports Figures born 1899
Born

1899
127 years ago

Died
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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