Jerry Crawford
From BR Bullpen
Gerald Joseph Crawford
- Height 5' 11", Weight 165 lbs.
- Born August 13, 1947 in Philadelphia, PA
- Career Span 1976-present
- Division Series 1981, 2000, 2002, 2004
- League Championship Series 1980, 1983, 1985, 1990, 1993, 1995, 1996, 1999, 2001, 2003, 2005
- World Series 1988, 1992, 1998, 2000, 2002
- All Star Games 1999
Jerry Crawford has been a big league umpire since 1976. He began his career in 1970 in the Florida State League. He moved to the Carolina League in 1971, the Eastern League in 1972, and the International League from 1973 to 1975. Crawford made the National League staff in 1976, where he has served ever since. He is currently designated a crew chief.
Crawford has worked in the postseason 17 times including 10 times in the League Championship Series and 5 World Series.
The Crawford family has contributed greatly to officiating in two sports. In addition to Jerry Crawford and his thirty seasons, his father Shag Crawford was a National League umpire from 1956 to 1975 and his brother Joe is a well respected NBA referee.
Jerry was the second base umpire in the 1999 movie For the Love of the Game.
