Jim Johnstone (umpire)

Jim Johnstone
Umpires Billy Evans, Silk O'Loughlin, Bill Klem, and Johnstone in 1909
Born
James Edward Johnstone

(1872-12-09)December 9, 1872
DiedJune 13, 1927(1927-06-13) (aged 54)
OccupationUmpire
Years active1902 (AL), 1903-1912 (NL), 1915 (FL)
Employer(s)American League, National League, Federal League

James Edward Johnstone (December 9, 1872 - June 13, 1927) was a professional baseball umpire. Johnstone worked in three Major leagues in his career, the American League (1902), National League (1903-1912), and the Federal League (1915). He umpired 1,736 major league games in his 12-year career. Johnstone umpired in the 1906, and 1909 World Series.[1]