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Old Wed Apr 19, 2006, 09:33am
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Originally Posted by scottk_61

After 28 years of umpiring and of those, 26 were as an ASA umpire, I have come to the point in life where I have to hang it up.
My doctors have found a threatening aneurysm that is almost ready to pop and surgery is scheduled for later this week barring any unforseen problems.

30 something ASA Nationals, 5 different state High school championship series, college ball and even some of the Women's Pro ball in the 90's.
Tons of tournaments, fast pitch, slow pitch and my favorite Modified.........
Working with people from every state in the nation and having been able to work in so many states plus military installations.

I am seriously going to miss working as an umpire and especially the fun of tournaments, seeing friends and meeting new ones.

I will stay around on the board of course but it won't be the same.

You guys take care of yourselves and each other, keep a check on your health too.

I had no idea I had a problem, never even felt bad.
But the doctors have nixed any further participation at all.

Be good to each other and remember there are only two types of calls.

GOOD CALL = OUT!
Bad call = safe


Scott,

Life can sure throw us some curve balls from time to time. I'm sure you must realize just how blessed you are that the doctors found the problem in time and can fix it. Today, with all the hi- tech, and vast knowledge of the doctors, your surgury will go just fine. In the mean time I'm sure many that know and love you will be holding you up in their prayers. Many on this board, who appreciate your many, many, good posts who respect you not only as an umpire, but as a person, will be praying for your swift recovery. I sure wish I were one on this board who actually met you and watched you umpire games. Who knows, maybe the doctors will give you the ok and you'll be back behind the plate for the next season opener. If not, at least you can enjoy being at the ole' ball park. Since you love to share and teach maybe this set-back will pose even more time for helping out new umpires like myself, and so many others who have much more experience, who are still wanting to better themselves in the skill levels. God speed to you! ...Al
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