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Originally Posted by RobbyinTN
I have never given it much thought about a deaf person being an official. I guess as long as he/she uses good mechanics and good visual communications/contact with his partner, that he/she could be a good official. I think the only time there might be an issue is if a coach calls a TO and he can't hear him.
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Agree, but he may also miss some foul language on calls or taunting situations. I feel deaf in about half the games I do regardless.