Bill Grieve
American baseball umpire (1900-1979)
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William Thomas Turner Grieve (April 25, 1900 – August 15, 1979) was an American professional baseball umpire who worked in the American League from 1938 to 1955. Grieve umpired 2,783 major league games in his 18-year career. He umpired in three World Series (1941, 1948 and 1953 and two All-Star Games (1941 and 1949).[1]
Born
April 25, 1900
William Thomas Turner Grieve
April 25, 1900
Yonkers, New York, U.S.
DiedAugust 15, 1979 (aged 79)
Yonkers, New York, U.S.
OccupationUmpire
Yearsactive1938–1955
Bill Grieve | |
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| Born | William Thomas Turner Grieve April 25, 1900 Yonkers, New York, U.S. |
| Died | August 15, 1979 (aged 79) Yonkers, New York, U.S. |
| Occupation | Umpire |
| Years active | 1938–1955 |
| Employer | American League |
Career
Grieve was promoted from the American Association to the American League in 1938.[2]
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