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Umpire Jocko Conlan Battles Fame and Fury Behind Plate
John Bertrand Conlan, a National League umpire known for his tough stance, explains the pressures and dangers of calling balls and strikes. He recalls incidents with managers like Frankie Frisch, fans’ abuse, and a 1952 throat injury, while detailing his routines, salary, and family support.
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Clos Range
Conlan
National League
Richard Higham
Dodger-Cubs
Ebbets Field
Durocher
Jocko
Charley Grimm
Cubs
Ruth
Ball Park
John Jr
Harvard Law School
Germany
Nona
University of Iowa
Ump
John Bertram Conlan
Sox
Browns
Luke Appling
Appling
Pires
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Delaware River
Brooklyn
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Home Plate
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Chicago
Jocko Conlan
Ill
John, Jr
John Bertrand
Jocke) Conlan