Look back rule question

[chapmaja]

Originally Posted by MD Longhorn

I think what's wrong is your assumption that the umpire he was talking to began his umpiring at birth. If he began at 15, that makes him 70.

I didn't ask how old he was because I could not have cared less.

What I did see was his officiating ID number. As far as I know they are issued in order based on when you register. My number is 6 digits starting with a 5. His is 5 digits starting with a 1.

I only recall one person I've worked with that had a number lower. That guys number was in the low 1000's and he passed away last yea at 101 years old. He was still working as a clerk at track meets well into his 90's. He was the guy who forgot more about track and field in the state than anyone else likely knew. He was a very successful HS coach for years well before he began his full time official.

[MD Longhorn]

Originally Posted by chapmaja

I didn't ask how old he was because I could not have cared less.

OK. Wasn't replying to you ... was defending your guestimate, actually. But ok. Lesson learned.