Grover Froese
American baseball umpire (1916-1982)
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Grover Alexander "Moose" Froese (February 14, 1916 – July 20, 1982) was an American professional baseball umpire who worked in the American League during 1952 and 1953. He later worked as a baseball scout.
Born
February 14, 1916
Grover Alexander Froese
February 14, 1916
Staten Island, New York, U.S.
DiedJuly 20, 1982 (aged 66)
Bay Shore, New York, U.S.
Resting placeCalverton National Cemetery
OccupationUmpire
Grover Froese | |
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| Born | Grover Alexander Froese February 14, 1916 Staten Island, New York, U.S. |
| Died | July 20, 1982 (aged 66) Bay Shore, New York, U.S. |
| Resting place | Calverton National Cemetery |
| Occupation | Umpire |
| Years active | 1952-1953 |
| Employer | American League |
| Spouse | Alyce M. Kenna |
Career
Froese umpired in the American League in 1952 and 1953.[1] He also umpired in the Eastern League, International League, and the American Association.[2] After his umpiring career, Froese served as a scout for the Philadelphia Phillies.[3]
Personal life
Death
Froese died in Bay Shore, New York in 1982.[2]