Ernie Stewart (umpire)
Ernest Draper Stewart (July 28, 1909 – November 15, 2001) was an American professional baseball umpire who worked in the American League from 1941 to 1945. Stewart umpired 687 regular season Major League Baseball (MLB) games in his 5-year career. He also umpired in the 1942 All-Star Game.[1]
Ernie Stewart | |
|---|---|
| Born | Ernest Draper Stewart July 28, 1909 |
| Died | November 15, 2001 (aged 92) |
| Occupation | Umpire |
| Years active | 1941–1945 |
| Employer | American League |
On July 17, 1941, Stewart was umpiring at third base when Ken Keltner made two sharp defensive plays to help end Joe DiMaggio's 56-game hitting streak.[2][3]
References
- "Ernie Stewart". Retrosheet. Retrieved 23 Oct 2016.
- Gildea, William (20 Jul 1980). "Home Runs, Base Hits And Strikeouts". Washington Post. Retrieved 23 Oct 2016.
- "New York Yankees 4, Cleveland Indians 3". Retrosheet. 17 Jul 1941. Retrieved 23 Oct 2016.
External links
- Ernie Stewart at Find a Grave
- Ernie Stewart Oral History Interview (1 of 5) - National Baseball Hall of Fame Digital Collection
- Ernie Stewart Oral History Interview (2 of 5) - National Baseball Hall of Fame Digital Collection
- Ernie Stewart Oral History Interview (3 of 5) - National Baseball Hall of Fame Digital Collection
- Ernie Stewart Oral History Interview (4 of 5) - National Baseball Hall of Fame Digital Collection
- Ernie Stewart Oral History Interview (5 of 5) - National Baseball Hall of Fame Digital Collection
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