Tim McClelland
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Timothy Reid McClelland
- Height 6' 6", Weight 250 lb.
- School Michigan State University
- Debut September 3, 1981
- Born December 12, 1951 in Jackson, MI USA
[edit] Biographical Information
In his first full major league season, Tim McClelland became well known for calling George Brett out after hitting a home run off Goose Gossage in the "Pine Tar Game". Voted the best umpire in the American League in 1999, McClelland has worked over 3000 games in 23 full seasons and parts of two others. He is currently designated a crew chief.
Among his achievements, 11 postseason assignments, including three World Series and three All Star Games. He worked home plate during the 2003 All Star Game.
McClelland is one of the last umpires to work home plate from one knee instead of from a crouch.
