Occupation Former MLB umpire Name Larry Young Weight 225 lb (102 kg). | Height 6' 2" Years active 1983–2007 Role Umpire | |
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Born February 6, 1954 (age 70) ( 1954-02-06 ) Dixon, Illinois | ||
Larry Eugene Young (born February 6, 1954) is a former umpire in Major League Baseball. After beginning his career in the American League in 1985, he worked throughout both leagues from 2000 until his retirement following the 2007 season. He umpired in the World Series in 1996 and 2003, and also in the American League Championship Series in 1992, 1998 and 2002. He officiated in two All-Star Games (1991, 2003), and in six Division Series (1996, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2004); he was crew chief for the 2004 ALDS between the Anaheim Angels and Boston Red Sox. He wore uniform number 28.
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On April 16, 2001, Young was struck in the forehead by a thrown ball during an Arizona-St. Louis game. Young was taken to a hospital by ambulance and required fourteen stitches. He returned to umpiring on May 1.
Personal life
He is a graduate of Rock Valley College in Rockford, Illinois. He is a member of the school's Alumni Hall of Fame.
During an umpires' lockout in 1995, he refereed a World Wrestling Federation (WWF) match between The Undertaker and King Kong Bundy at WrestleMania XI.