Hal Dixon (umpire)
Hal Hayworth Dixon (July 7, 1920 – July 28, 1966) was a professional baseball umpire who worked in the National League from 1953 to 1959. He umpired in the 1959 World Series and the 1957 Major League Baseball All-Star Game.
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| Born | Hal Hayworth Dixon July 7, 1920 Mount Vernon Springs, North Carolina |
| Died | July 28, 1966 (aged 46) |
| Occupation | Umpire |
| Years active | 1953-1959 |
| Employer | National League |
Umpiring career
Dixon umpired 989 major league games in his seven seasons.[1]
In 1959, Dixon worked his only World Series. He spent all six games of the series working as the left field or right field umpire.[2] He submitted his resignation after that season when a request for a salary increase was denied.[3] He died from a heart attack on July 28, 1966, at age 46.
References
- Retrosheet
- "1959 World Series Umpiring Log: Hal Dixon". Retrosheet. Retrieved August 9, 2012.
- "National League Hires 2 Umpires". The Pittsburgh Press. April 1, 1960. Retrieved August 9, 2012.
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