How did MLB umpire Bruce Froemming die?

Bruce Froemming died at age 86 after a fall at his home resulted in a brain hemorrhage that could not be stopped because he was on blood thinners.

What is Bruce Froemming's record in no-hitters?

Bruce Froemming umpired a record 11 no-hitters during his Major League Baseball career.

How many games did Bruce Froemming umpire?

Bruce Froemming worked 5,163 games in his 37-year career, which ranked third all-time in Major League Baseball.

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MLB Umpire Bruce Froemming, 86, Dies After Fall

27 Feb

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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.

MLB Umpire Bruce Froemming, 86, Dies After Fall

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.