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“My dad was a carpenter and I would work with him during the summer and umpire on the nights I wasn't playing.”

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Jim Evans, born on November 5, 1946, is a renowned baseball umpire with over three decades of experience in the baseball community. He has officiated in numerous major events, earning widespread recognition for his fair and professional umpiring style. more

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