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3 unusual facts about Marty Springstead


Marty Springstead

One of the most controversial decisions of Springstead's career occurred on a rainy night at Exhibition Stadium on September 15, 1977.

He was a popular guest speaker and conducted umpiring clinics for the Japanese Professional Umpires of the Pacific League; in addition, he taught umpiring in Canada and for the United States Air Force in Spain, Holland and Germany.

Upon his retirement, the number was assigned to Tim Tschida, who continued to wear No. 4 as a crew chief on MLB's combined umpiring staff until his retirement in 2012.



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