10 Facts About Ed Runge

Edward Paul Runge was an American professional baseball umpire.

Ed Runge worked in Major League Baseball between 1954 and 1970.

Ed Runge was born in Buffalo, New York and lived in Buffalo, San Diego, California, and St Catharines, Ontario during his childhood.

Ed Runge was promoted to the Pacific Coast League in 1949.

Ed Runge became a Major League umpire in 1954, working in the American League.

Ed Runge was part of the crew that called Don Larsen's perfect game in Game 5 of the 1956 World Series.

Ed Runge was the home plate umpire for Dave Morehead's no-hitter on September 16,1965.

In 1960, Ed Runge testified in court against two Washington men who were accused of attempting to extort money from Ed Runge and fellow umpire Bill McKinley.

Ed Runge is the father of Paul Runge and grandfather of Brian Runge, both of whom became umpires in the Major Leagues.

In retirement, Ed Runge served as a community liaison and speaker for the San Diego Padres.