[8 April 1974] Second base umpire when Hank Aaron hit his 715th home run, breaking Babe Ruth's career home run record.
Buried at Daytona Memorial Park, Daytona Beach, Florida (cremated).
National League umpire, 1957-1977; umpired 3 National League Championship Series (1969, 1973, 1976), 3 World Series (1965, 1971, 1977) and 3 All-Star Games (1961, 1971, 1977).
Played in the minor leagues, 1940-1953 (1944 in military service).
[21 June 1964] Home plate umpire when Jim Bunning pitched his perfect game for the Philadelphia Phillies against the New York Mets.