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Many years ago there was an MLB ump named George Moriarty who told this story on himself.
A rookie was at bat, and Moriarty called two quick strikes on him. The rook asks for time, and asks Moriaty how he spells his name. Moriarty swells with pride, thinking the kid's going to write home and tell his family that "The Great Moriarty" umped his game. M-O-R-I-A-R-T-Y. The rookie steps back in the box and says, "Just as I thought, only one eye".
Moriarty said he laughed so hard, he couldn't run the kid.
Jim, go for it. Good luck.
Bob
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