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2 unusual facts about Jerry Neudecker


Bill Deegan

Jerry Neudecker was the last active umpire to use the outside protector, retiring after the next season.

Jerry Neudecker

He was the home plate umpire in Game 7 of the 1979 Series, which the Pittsburgh Pirates won after Willie Stargell’s sixth-inning home run gave them a 2-1 lead and propelled them to a third straight victory over the Baltimore Orioles, who had led the Series three games to one.



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