Babe Pinelli
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Ralph Arthur Pinelli born Rinaldo Angelo Paolinelli
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 5' 9", Weight 165 lb.
- Debut August 3, 1918
- Final Game June 17, 1927
- Born October 18, 1895 in San Francisco, CA USA
- Died October 22, 1984 in Daly City, CA USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Babe Pinelli played his last major league game in 1927, but played in the Pacific Coast League through 1932.
After his playing career, Pinelli became a PCL umpire in 1933 and 1934. He was then an umpire in the National League from 1935 to 1956. He called balls and strikes for three no-hitters, including Don Larsen's perfect game - Pinelli's last game behind the plate. Pinelli worked six World Series (1939, 1941, 1947, 1948, 1952, 1956) and four All-Star games (1937, 1941, 1950, 1956).
[edit] Further Reading
- Russell J. Newland: "Pinelli Says Nationals Play Best Ball," The Prescott Evening Courier (Thursday, February 3, 1938), p. 5
- Les Biederman: "Pinelli Recalls Funny Incidents During 12 Years Of Umpiring," The Pittsburgh Press (Tuesday, June 11, 1946), p. 22
- Joe Reichler (AP): "PERFECT GAME WAS LAST FOR BABE PINELLI," The Gettysburg Times (Tuesday, October 9, 1956), p. 5
- (AP): "Good Guys Do Succeed, Says Pinelli," The Tuscaloosa News (Tuesday, October 23, 1956), p. 9
