Mel Steiner

Mel Steiner
Born Melvin James Steiner
(1916-11-29)November 29, 1916
New York, New York
Died May 6, 1997(1997-05-06) (aged 80)
Los Angeles, California
Occupation Umpire
Years active 1961-1972
Employer National League

Melvin James Steiner (November 29, 1916 – May 6, 1997) was a professional baseball umpire who worked in the National League from 1961 to 1972. Steiner umpired 1,917 major league games in his 12 year career. He umpired in two World Series (1966 and 1972), two All-Star Games (1962 and 1968) and the 1969 National League Championship Series.[1] Steiner was a Minor league baseball outfielder from 1940 to 1950.[2]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Retrosheet
  2. ↑ Baseball-Reference (Minors)


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