Al Barlick

Al Barlick
Born(1915-05-02)May 2, 1915
DiedDecember 27, 1995(1995-12-27) (aged 80)
Springfield, Illinois, U.S.
OccupationNational League Umpire
Years active1940–1943, 1946–1955, 1958–1971
Spouse
Jennie Marie Leffell
(m. 1941)
ChildrenMarlene, Kathleen

Baseball career
Member of the National
Baseball Hall of Fame
Induction1989
Election methodVeterans Committee

Albert Joseph Barlick (April 2, 1915 – December 27, 1995) was an American umpire in Major League Baseball who worked in the National League for 28 seasons (1940–1943, 1946–1955, 1958–1971). Barlick missed two seasons (1944–45) due to service in the United States Coast Guard and two seasons (1956–57) due to heart problems. He umpired seven World Series and seven All-Star Games.

Barlick was known for a strong voice and for booming strike calls. After he left active umpiring in 1971, Barlick became an umpire scout and supervisor. He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1989.