“Fix your eye on the ball from the moment the pitcher holds it in his glove. Follow it as he throws to the plate and stay with it until the play is completed. Action takes place only where the ball goes.”
Quote by Bill Klem
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Bill Klem
Bill Klem (February 22, 1874 - September 16, 1951) was a legendary baseball umpire in Major League Baseball, serving for 34 seasons from 1905 to 1939. Known as "The Old Man" throughout baseball, he was one of the most respected and influential umpires in baseball history, pioneering the use of masks and setting standards for professional officiating. more