One of the most recognizable umpires in baseball has died. Bruce Froemming, who called games for 37 consecutive seasons from 1971 to 2007, died last week. He was 86.
Froemming umpired 5,163 games in his career — the third-most in big league history. He was also on the call for a record 11 no-hitters.
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“A Milwaukee native and MLB legend has passed,” sports anchor Brandon Cruz posted on X. “Bruce Froemming umpired more than 5000 games and had many more stories. It was a pleasure listening to some of them in the Brewers press box after he retired. Bruce was a kind man who will be missed.”
According to the Associated Press, Bruce Froemming started his umpiring career in the minor leagues when he was 18.
The AP reports that Froemming died after falling and hitting his head on the hardwood floor at his home in Mequon, Wisconsin.
He was taken to a local hospital, where he died after medical personnel were unable to stop the bleeding in his brain.
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“Very saddened to learn that Bruce Froemming has passed. Legendary MLB umpire. Unforgettable personality,” broadcaster Jim Paschke posted on X. “Perpetually affable, congenial and flat out hilarious. Automatic smiles and laughs with him is what I will remember and cherish. RIP.”
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