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John Francis Hirschbeck (born September 7, 1954) is a former umpire for Major League Baseball. He worked in the American League from 1984 to 1999 and worked in both leagues from 2000 to 2016. He was a crew chief at the time of his retirement, and wore uniform number 17 throughout his career.
John Hirshbeck, Major League Baseball umpire with three decades of experience, joins Andrew Posadas and Chris Hennessy to discuss life after retirement, how ...
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Oct 12, 2020 · John Hirschbeck's son, Michael, had a huge souvenir collection. Now an auction will help fund other families in difficult circumstances.
Jul 8, 2013 · 5 Completely Trivial Things We Learned About Roberto Alomar and John Hirschbeck. 1. Hirschbeck has called three World Series—1995, 2006, and '10—and was behind the plate when Barry Bonds hit...
Jan 13, 2015 · A profile of MLB umpire John Hirschbeck, who lost two sons to a rare disease and battled cancer twice, but found strength and gratitude in his faith and family. Learn how he coped with his losses, returned to work and wrote his own book on how to stay alive in the woods.
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Nov 24, 1996 · Profile of major league baseball umpire John Hirschbeck, who was spat upon by Baltimore Orioles player Roberto Alomar on Sept 27 during game against Toronto Blue Jays; focuses on Hirschbeck's...
Oct 31, 2016 · These days, skirmishes over balls and strikes suffice. But in this World Series, umpire John Hirschbeck and Indians manager Terry Francona feel genuine affection for one another off the field, especially as the umpire's long career winds down to its final innings.
