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MLB Umpire Bruce Froemming, 86, Dies After Fall
27 Feb
Summary
- Umpire Bruce Froemming died at 86 after a fall at his home.
- He officiated a record 11 Major League no-hitters during his career.
- Froemming worked 5,163 games, ranking third in MLB history.
Bruce Froemming, a distinguished Major League umpire with a 37-year career, passed away at 86. His death followed a fall at his Mequon, Wisconsin home, which resulted in a fatal brain hemorrhage due to blood thinners.
Froemming's career, which began in the minor leagues in 1958 at age 18, saw him join the National League staff in 1971. He eventually worked 5,163 games, a remarkable feat placing him third all-time.
He holds the record for umpiring 11 no-hitters, including notable games from pitchers like Milt Pappas and Nolan Ryan. Froemming also officiated in five World Series during his tenure.
After retiring in 2007, Froemming served as a special assistant to MLB's vice president of umpiring. He is survived by his wife, two sons, a sister, a half-brother, and two grandchildren.
