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The men in black and blue: baseball's early umps endured a lot

Old-timers will tell stories about how baseball used to be a gentlemen's sport, defined by civility and sportsmanship. Don't tell that to the early umpires of baseball, who were routinely bloodied and beaten by players and fans, alike. Heckling was the least of their problems.

May 27, 2023
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