Eric Gregg | |
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 Gregg in 1980 | |
| Born | Eric Eugene Gregg May 18, 1951 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | June 5, 2006 (aged 55) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Occupation | Baseball umpire |
| Spouse | Conchita Camilo (m. December 31, 1974) |
| Children | 4 |
Eric Eugene Gregg (May 18, 1951 – June 5, 2006) was an American umpire in Major League Baseball who worked in the National League from 1975 to 1999. He was known for being a pioneering black umpire, his longtime weight problems, and his controversial home plate umpiring in Game 5 of the 1997 National League Championship Series—when his generous strike zone helped the Florida Marlins' Liván Hernández strike out 15 Atlanta Braves batters.[1] Throughout his National League career, Gregg wore uniform number 7.
- ^ Goldstein, Richard (June 6, 2006). "Eric Gregg, Umpire Who Battled Weight Problems, Dies at 55". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved February 3, 2023.