Bill Valentine
William Terry "Bill" Valentine, Jr. (November 21, 1932 - April 26, 2015) was an American professional baseball umpire. He worked in the American League from 1963 to 1968. Valentine was an umpire in the 1965 Major League Baseball All-Star Game. In his career, he umpired 947 Major League games.[1]
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Born | William Terry Valentine, Jr. November 21, 1932 |
Died | April 26, 2015 | (aged 82)
Occupation | Umpire |
Years active | 1963-1968 |
Employer | American League |
Height | 5' 11 |
Spouse(s) | Mary Ellouise Pefferly (1951–1989; her death) Nena Duncan (1991–2015; his death) |
Valentine died on April 26, 2015 in Little Rock, Arkansas, aged 82.[2]
References
- ↑ Retrosheet
- ↑ "Ex-Arkansas Travelers general manager Bill Valentine dies". San Francisco Chronicle. April 26, 2015. http://www.sfchronicle.com/sports/article/Ex-Arkansas-Travelers-general-manager-Bill-6225037.php. Retrieved April 26, 2015.