Fri Apr 08, 2011, 01:11am
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BSUmp16
Actually, that was a quote from Jocko Conlon, the great Hall of Fame umpire. Jocko was behind the plate and the count was one ball and one strike. Next pitch comes in, appears to shave the corner of the plate, and the umpire shouts 'Two!' The batter says, 'Two, what?' Ump replies: "Too close to call." Great story.
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Wow, that sounds really similar to the story this associate used to tell about this base umpire who did the same thing on the bases! Incredible! 
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