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Jocko Conlan HOF MLB Umpire

Born December 6, 1899, in Chicago, Illinois, was Baseball Hall of Fame Center Fielder Jocko Conlan. This legend played for his hometown Chicago White Sox for two seasons but made the Hall of Fame as an MLB Umpire. Conlan was behind the plate in six World Series and five All-Star games.

Jocko Conlan MLB HOF Umpire

Born December 6, 1899, in Chicago, Illinois, was Baseball Hall of Fame Center Fielder Jocko Conlan. This legend played for his hometown Chicago White Sox for two seasons but made the Hall of Fame as an MLB Umpire. Conlan was behind the plate in six World Series and five All-Star games.
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