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3 unusual facts about Marty Springstead


Marty Springstead

One of the most controversial decisions of Springstead's career occurred on a rainy night at Exhibition Stadium on September 15, 1977.

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He was a popular guest speaker and conducted umpiring clinics for the Japanese Professional Umpires of the Pacific League; in addition, he taught umpiring in Canada and for the United States Air Force in Spain, Holland and Germany.

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Upon his retirement, the number was assigned to Tim Tschida, who continued to wear No. 4 as a crew chief on MLB's combined umpiring staff until his retirement in 2012.



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