Umpires: Classic Baseball Stories from the Men Who Made the Calls

In this work, nineteen umps provide their unique insight on some of the most important and pivotal moments in baseball history. Don Denkinger recounts his call that turned the 1985 World Series. Red Flaherty and Bill Kinnamon recall the excitement of Roger Maris' 61st homer. From these men and 16 others we get a different view of the game and a new appreciation for the job the umpires do on a daily basis.