Merle Anthony
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George Merlyn Anthony (April 26, 1926 – February 2, 1993) was an American professional baseball umpire who worked in the American League from 1969 to 1975. Anthony umpired the 1974 Major League Baseball All-Star Game and the 1973 American League Championship Series. In his career, he umpired 965 Major League games.[1] Before his umpiring career, he was a Minor League Baseball player in 1946 and 1948.[2] During the 1950s Merle played second base for his hometown Marysville Giants and the Yuba-Sutter Rebels where he gave younger players tips on how to improve their skills. His nickname was "Rabbit."
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Merlyn Anthony | |
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Born | George Merlyn Anthony (1926-04-26)April 26, 1926 |
Died | February 2, 1993(1993-02-02) (aged 66) |
Other names | Merle Anthony |
Alma mater | Yuba College, Marysville |
Occupation | Umpire |
Years active | 1969-1975 |
Employer | American League |
Height | 6 ft (183 cm) |
Spouse | Virginia Luggar |
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