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Revision as of 00:50, 8 August 2010
Moriarty belonged to the rough and ready era using fists when language failed both as a player and umpire.
While working in a typwriter factory in Woodstock, IL George played semi-pro ball. He had breif tryout with the Chicago Cubs in 1903 and 1904 palying only in 5 games with no at bats. In 1906 through 1908 he played for the New York Highlanders from there he signed with Detroit in 1909. George remained with Detroit through 1915.
In 1916 he signed with the Chicago White Sox playing in only 7 games before being sent down the Memphis where he became a playing manager.
In 1917 he changed careers and became an American league umpire until 1940, except for two years as manager of the Detroit Tigers (1927-1928) finishing 4th and 6th respectively.
In 1932 while officiating a game in Chicago he challenged the entire Chicago White Sox team, Milt Gaston stepped up and Moriarty flattened him breaking his own hand with the blow. Despite such experiences, a Sporting News poll among American League players in 1935 indicated they thought George was one of the best umpires in the League.
After his umpiring career he did motion picture and public relations work for the American League. George also became a scout for the Detroit Tigers and was responible for signing Harvey Kuenn, Billy Hoeft, Bill Tuttle. Eventually retiring in 1959.
