July 14 in Detroit Tigers History: Haller Brothers work the plate as catcher and umpire (1972)

[adrotate banner=”41″] On July 14, 1972, umpire Bill Haller works the game between the Kansas City Royals and Detroit Tigers , who feature Bill’s brother, Tom, as their catcher. The occasion marks the first time in major league history that the home plate umpire and a participating player are brothe

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