1. William Francis McKinley was a professional baseball umpire who worked in the American League from 1946 to 1965.
14 Facts About Bill McKinley
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Bill McKinley umpired 2,977 major league games in his 20-year career.
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Bill McKinley umpired in four World Series and three All-Star Games.
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Bill McKinley was the first graduate of an umpire training school to make it to the major leagues.
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Bill McKinley was initially a student in the George Barr Umprie School held at Whittington Park in Hot Springs, Arkansas and operated by major league umpire George Barr.
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Bill McKinley tried out twice at major league camps and entered umpiring when the tryouts were unsuccessful.
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Bill McKinley worked in the North Carolina State League, Michigan State League and American Association.
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Bill McKinley served in the military between 1943 and 1945.
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Bill McKinley appeared in the World Series in 1950,1952,1957 and 1964.
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Bill McKinley worked the All-Star Game in 1953,1958 and 1962.
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Bill McKinley placed his mask in front of his face during the argument, and the outfielder later said that he was struck in the face with the mask.
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Bill McKinley said that he was simply shielding his face from Noren's spittle.
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Bill McKinley made a controversial ruling in his final World Series.
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Bill McKinley died on August 1,1980, in Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania.