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Moriarty belonged to the rough and ready era using fists when language failed both as a player and umpire. | 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 | + | |
| + | While working in a typwriter factory in Woodstock, IL George played semi-pro ball. He had brief tryout with the Chicago Cubs in 1903 and 1904 playing 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. | ||
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In 1916 he signed with the Chicago White Sox playing in only 7 games before being sent down the Memphis where he became a player manager. | In 1916 he signed with the Chicago White Sox playing in only 7 games before being sent down the Memphis where he became a player manager. | ||
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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 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. | ||
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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. | 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]]. | + | |
| + | 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]], and [[Bill Tuttle]]. He retired from scouting in 1959. | ||
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| - | * {{cite-book | | + | * {{cite-book |title= The Ballplayers | last=| first=|Publisher= Arbor House-William Morrow |city= New York| year= 1990 }} |
| - | * {{cite-book | | + | * {{cite-book |title= Who's Who in Professional Baseball | last=| first=|Publisher= Arlington House |city= New Rochelle,New York |year= 1973 }} |
Latest revision as of 16:27, 20 September 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 brief tryout with the Chicago Cubs in 1903 and 1904 playing 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 player 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, and Bill Tuttle. He retired from scouting in 1959.
[edit] Sources
- The Ballplayers. New York: 1990.
- Who's Who in Professional Baseball. New Rochelle,New York: 1973.
