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Grover Froese
Born
Grover Alexander Froese

February 14, 1916
DiedJuly 20, 1982 (aged 66)
Resting place Calverton National Cemetery
OccupationUmpire
Years active1952-1953
Employer American League
SpouseAlyce M. Kenna

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.

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

  1. ^ Retrosheet
  2. ^ a b c Umpire card
  3. ^ "Former Umpire To Be Phillie Scout". Gettsburg Times. December 17, 1963. Retrieved June 27, 2012.