- Born
- Died
- Birth nameJohn Paul Pryor
- Height6′ 2″ (1.88 m)
- Paul Pryor was born on July 10, 1927 in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, USA. He was married to Francis Carleen Hammond. He died on December 15, 1995 in St. Petersburg, Florida, USA.
- SpouseFrancis Carleen Hammond(August 1, 1952 - December 15, 1995) (his death, 3 children)
- National League umpire, 1961-1981.
- Umpired first major league game 22 September 1961; Umpired final major league game 4 October 1981.
- Interred in Memorial Park Cemetery, St. Petersburg, Florida.
- Umpired 4 National League Championship Series (1970, 1974, 1977, 1981), 3 World Series (1967, 1973, 1980), and 3 All-Star Games (1963, 1971, 1978).
- Founded the Paul Pryor Company and marketed a line of travel bags and workout apparel for on-field use. Paul Pryor Travel Bags, Inc. is still in business (see Miscellaneous Links).
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