10 Facts About Vic Voltaggio

Vito Henry "Vic" Voltaggio was born on March 17,1941 and is a former professional baseball umpire who worked in the American League from 1977 to 1996.

Vic Voltaggio umpired in a World Series, an All-Star Game, and three American League Championship Series.

Vic Voltaggio was one of the last umpires to join the American League using the outside chest protector, which he used in 1977 and 1978.

Vic Voltaggio wore uniform number 26 when the league adopted uniform numbers in 1980.

Vic Voltaggio umpired in the 1989 World Series, the 1987 Major League Baseball All-Star Game, and the American League Championship Series in 1981,1985 and 1990.

Vic Voltaggio was the home plate umpire for the 20-strikeout performance of Roger Clemens against the Seattle Mariners on April 29,1986.

Vic Voltaggio was behind the plate when the 1989 World Series, known as the Bay Bridge Series, was struck by an earthquake at Candlestick Park in San Francisco.

Vic Voltaggio called balls and strikes for Chris Bosio's no-hitter on April 22,1993.

Vic Voltaggio is a graduate of Vineland High School and East Carolina University.

Vic Voltaggio served in the United States Marine Corps and was deployed to Okinawa, the Philippines and Vietnam in the 1950s and 1960s.