Baba Booey is correct....
 

at least on one of the umpires chosen. Tom Hallion of Louisville, KY.

Article from the Louisville Courier-Journal this morning:

A return to his calling | courier-journal | The Courier-Journal

I worked an NAIA college scrimmage this past Sunday in Louisville. At the plate meeting the coach of the college, Spalding U., mentioned that the day or evening before the paper had been out taking pictures of a local umpire who called MLB and that this umpire had been chosen to work the World Series. He did not remember the name. I thought he was talking about Paul Nauert as he is really from Louisville. Hallion moved there sometime during his umpiring career. The story on Hallion is touching as he was let go and not re-signed back in 1999. He worked his way back beginning in 2003.

I wasn't guessing

Not a bad article but it wasn't very factual regarding pay, hotels etc in the minors. I know the umps that were blocked out by MLB didn't see it coming but I have a hard time over feeling sorry for them when there are people every day being laid off that are much less fortunate.

It took seven hours and five posts for someone to put up that picture? :D

The suspense is killing me--it's worse than waiting for the NCAA basketball pairings!:rolleyes:

No, I guess you weren't:
MLB announces World Series umpiring crew | MLB.com: Official Info
Like the Cubs, I'll have to wait another year. :(

You're THAT old, John?!? :D

And I thought I was old being in Jeff Nelson's and Ted Barrett's class (the latter of whom was my roommate).

;)
I'm not that old. THEY are that old...I was an infant merely auditing the class...
:D

JJ

Ah, young at heart, of course. ;)

Hey all, I just hung up with the boss! I'm in and I requested a couple of extras! Tim C. & SDS, can you get on a plane and meet us tonight at the field? I have center field.

You know Bruce Springsteen?

:eek: I thought he said his first name was Marty!

Isn't Danley on vacation? :D

very nice inside info!

Very nice article about Mr. Hallion - congrats.

Although I don't agree with his politics, I have always been a big fan of his music. If Bruce Springsteen wants me there, count me in!

I, naturally, will be manning the concession stands.:)