I reached the point where I actually enjoyed the umpiring more than playing.

After one year in the Texas League, the American League bought the rights to my contract. They optioned me back to the Texas League for the 1970 season.

I have looked back on situations and thought that I could have handled a few differently and probably better.

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

My main objective is to prepare candidates for professional baseball; however, the majority of our graduates will go home as much better qualified amateurs.

I reached the point where I actually enjoyed the umpiring more than playing.

If you don't think every day is a great day try going without one.