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Originally Posted by BigGuy
Tell that to the umpire that told me - he's been umpiring since 1957 so he has 50 years and is still active in Illinois. He's been to 10 state finals and Umpire-in-Chief for either A or AA each year for the past 7.
I guess that kind of shoots a hole in your line of thinking.
As far as the big bucks is concerned - I wouldn't exactly call $50 - $60 the "big bucks".
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No offense ... but in my experience an umpire described as you have described this gentleman is the LAST person you want to be getting advice from --- no offense to this particular umpire.
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