After one year in the Texas League, the American League bought the rights to my contract. They optioned me back to the Texas League for the 1970 season.

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I reached the point where I actually enjoyed the umpiring more than playing.

I reached the point where I actually enjoyed the umpiring more than playing.

My main objective is to prepare candidates for professional baseball; however, the majority of our...

My main objective is to prepare candidates for professional baseball; however, the majority of our...

Most plays that are missed by the umpire are caused by the umpire not reading...

Most plays that are missed by the umpire are caused by the umpire not reading...

Professional managers, coaches, and players have a right to question an umpire's decision if they...

Professional managers, coaches, and players have a right to question an umpire's decision if they...

Game management is accomplished by staying constantly alert and then reading and reacting to potential...

Game management is accomplished by staying constantly alert and then reading and reacting to potential...

I set very high standards for myself and worked every game with the same energy...

I set very high standards for myself and worked every game with the same energy...

Our students learn more in 30 days than one could learn in 30 years without...

Our students learn more in 30 days than one could learn in 30 years without...

I attribute my success to my mental approach to the game. I have always been...

I attribute my success to my mental approach to the game. I have always been...

When I was 14, I played in a summer league. One night the chief umpire...

When I was 14, I played in a summer league. One night the chief umpire...

The Florida State League was considered the top A-league back then. You played in the...

The Florida State League was considered the top A-league back then. You played in the...

Managers have very tough jobs. I always respected their job but demanded respect in return.

Managers have very tough jobs. I always respected their job but demanded respect in return.

Looking back on those games, I probably hustled out of position as much as I...

Looking back on those games, I probably hustled out of position as much as I...

I learned a valuable life lesson that summer. You should find something in life that...

I learned a valuable life lesson that summer. You should find something in life that...

I had a great first year and Mr. MacDonald was my biggest supporter. He gave...

I had a great first year and Mr. MacDonald was my biggest supporter. He gave...

As a youngster, I played in Little League, Pony League, and all sorts of amateur...

As a youngster, I played in Little League, Pony League, and all sorts of amateur...

As a whole, the managers today are different in temperament. Most have very good communication...

As a whole, the managers today are different in temperament. Most have very good communication...

Minor league umpires are evaluated in their respective leagues each year and rated numerically. This...

Minor league umpires are evaluated in their respective leagues each year and rated numerically. This...

I personally developed the Academy training program. All our training is based on solid educational...

I personally developed the Academy training program. All our training is based on solid educational...

During the final two weeks of training, our students work simulated game situations in which...

During the final two weeks of training, our students work simulated game situations in which...

I literally paid my way through the University of Texas with my umpiring.

I literally paid my way through the University of Texas with my umpiring.