Major League Baseball Umpire
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Key moments and achievements from Bruce Froemming's life.
Bruce was born
· Mequon, Wisconsin, U.S.
Achievement
In 1958, Bruce Froemming became the youngest umpire in professional baseball at age 18, beginning his journey through the minor leagues that would take him to the Pacific Coast League and eventually the National League.
Achievement
In 1958, Bruce Froemming became the youngest umpire in professional baseball at age 18, beginning his journey through the minor leagues that would take him to the Pacific Coast League and eventually the National League.
Career
Froemming joined the National League umpiring staff in April 1971, beginning a 37-year Major League Baseball career in which he would officiate over 5,163 regular season games, ranking third all-time.
Career
Froemming joined the National League umpiring staff in April 1971, beginning a 37-year Major League Baseball career in which he would officiate over 5,163 regular season games, ranking third all-time.
Career
Froemming became one of the National League's six crew chiefs in 1988, a leadership position that recognized his expertise and command of the rules after 17 years of distinguished service as an MLB umpire.
Career
Froemming became one of the National League's six crew chiefs in 1988, a leadership position that recognized his expertise and command of the rules after 17 years of distinguished service as an MLB umpire.
Achievement
On September 3, 2001, Froemming umpired his record 11th official no-hitter during Bud Smith's gem for the St. Louis Cardinals, surpassing the previous record of 10 shared by Silk O'Loughlin, Paul Pryor, and Jim McKean.
Achievement
On September 3, 2001, Froemming umpired his record 11th official no-hitter during Bud Smith's gem for the St. Louis Cardinals, surpassing the previous record of 10 shared by Silk O'Loughlin, Paul Pryor, and Jim McKean.
Achievement
Over his career, Froemming officiated in 22 World Series games, 52 NLCS games, 37 Division Series games, and three MLB All-Star Games, amassing 111 total postseason games and establishing himself as one of baseball's most trusted umpires.
Achievement
Over his career, Froemming officiated in 22 World Series games, 52 NLCS games, 37 Division Series games, and three MLB All-Star Games, amassing 111 total postseason games and establishing himself as one of baseball's most trusted umpires.
Career
Froemming worked his final regular-season game on September 30, 2007, at age 68, manning third base as the Milwaukee Brewers hosted the San Diego Padres in his native Milwaukee, concluding a 37-year career spanning 5,163 games.
Career
Froemming worked his final regular-season game on September 30, 2007, at age 68, manning third base as the Milwaukee Brewers hosted the San Diego Padres in his native Milwaukee, concluding a 37-year career spanning 5,163 games.
Bruce Froemming passed away
