he arbiter Billy Evans joined the American League umpire crew in 1906 at the age of 22, becoming the youngest major league umpire. Working six Fall Classics in his 22-year career, Evans was lauded for fairness and superior integrity. Besides being an umpire, Evans contributed articles to several publications and authored “Umpiring from the Inside.� He also served as a front office executive for various teams after retiring.
William George "Billy" Evans
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Birth- 10 Feb 1884
Chicago Illinois
Death- 23 Jan 1956-Age: 72 years
Miami, Florida
Stroke
Burial
Knollwood Cemetery, in Mayfield Heights, Ohio
Also known as
Billy Evans
Full Name
William George Evans
Gender
Male
Quote
"Well, it would have been a fair ball yesterday and it will be fair tomorrow and for all years to come. But right now, u
Occupation
Umpire
Sources
Nestor Chylak
Nestor Chylak (1922)
John B Conlan
John Conlan (1899)
Albert J Barlick
Lee Howard Weyer
Thomas Henry Connolly Sr.
John Patrick McSherry
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