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Marshallman marks 21st season as MLB umpire
Coldwater native Bill Welke marks his 21st major league season as an umpire. He began in 1999 at Tiger Stadium, first base then home plate, calling Struck out on Mark McGwire. Welke credits brother Tim for guidance and notes changes in players and culture since his debut in Tokyo with Mariners and Athletics.
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