Books and articles about Eric Gregg

RELATED LINKS Submissions » August 1982: Two Cy Young Winners Play the Outfield by Lyle Spatz

The roly-poly Gregg gained off-season recognition with a TV sports show on "Evening Magazine." He was perhaps the only ump ever to call interference on himself. In 1978 he bumped Cardinal catcher Ted Simmons in the act of throwing and subsequently nullified a Dodgers double steal. (RTM)

FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY » April 8, 1996: The National League announces that 325-pound umpire Eric Gregg has been granted a leave of absence so he can enter a weight loss program.