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“I think I earned the players' respect, and that's the ultimate in life, isn't it? I didn't care if they liked me or disliked me, as long as I had their respect.”

Quote by Al Barlick

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Al Barlick
Al Barlick

Al Barlick, born on May 2, 1915, and passed away on December 27, 1995, was a renowned baseball umpire. He had a career spanning over 40 years in the baseball world, known for his fair and professional umpiring style. more

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