Bert Gholston
American baseball umpire
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Burnett Edward Gholston (July 28, 1888 – November 19, 1954)[1] was an American baseball umpire in the Negro leagues. He umpired for 20 years, from 1923 to 1943, in both the first and second Negro National League, and the East-West League.[2]
| Bert Gholston | |
|---|---|
| Umpire | |
| Born: Burnett Edward Gholston July 28, 1888 | |
| Died: November 20, 1954 (aged 66) Suffolk County, New York, US |
Early life and career
Gholston attended Hampton Institute from 1909 to 1911.[3][4][5] During World War I, he served in the 24th Infantry Division and 10th Infantry Regiment of the United States Army, reaching the rank of first sergeant.[6]