Bernie Ulman
American football and lacrosse official (1917–1986)
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Bernard Ulman (December 16, 1917 – January 30, 1986)[1] was an American football and lacrosse official.
Bernard Ulman | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 16, 1917 |
| Died | January 30, 1986 (aged 68) |
| Education | University of Maryland |
| Occupations | Football and lacrosse official |
Biography
Ulman played as a lacrosse midfielder at the University of Maryland from 1938 to 1943[1] and also played football for the school.[2] Ulman officiated in the National Football League (NFL) for fifteen years and was selected to officiate in Super Bowl I and Super Bowl IX.[1] Additionally, he was one of the most well-known officials in lacrosse; his career spanned twenty years. He was inducted into the National Lacrosse Hall of Fame as an official in 2003.[1] In addition to officiating, he was a salesman of sports equipment.[2]
Bernard Ulman died on January 30, 1986 after a long illness. He was 68.[3]
