Grover Froese
Grover Alexander "Moose" Froese (February 14, 1916 – July 20, 1982) was an American professional baseball umpire who worked in the American League during 1952 and 1953. He later worked as a baseball scout.
Grover Froese | |
|---|---|
| Born | Grover Alexander Froese February 14, 1916 |
| Died | July 20, 1982 (aged 66) |
| Resting place | Calverton National Cemetery |
| Occupation | Umpire |
| Years active | 1952-1953 |
| Employer | American League |
| Spouse(s) | Alyce M. Kenna |
Career
Froese umpired in the American League in 1952 and 1953.[1] He also umpired in the Eastern League, International League, and the American Association.[2] After his umpiring career, Froese served as a scout for the Philadelphia Phillies.[3]
Personal life
Froese served in the U.S. Army from 1942 to 1946.[2]
Death
Froese died in Bay Shore, New York in 1982.[2]
References
- Retrosheet
- Umpire card
- "Former Umpire To Be Phillie Scout". Gettsburg Times. December 17, 1963. Retrieved June 27, 2012.
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