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Napp served as the assistant supervisor of AL umpires following 24 years as an ump. When he called a strike, his leg would come up as fast as his arm. He worked two perfect games; he was at third base when Don Larsen threw his WS perfect game in 1956 and at first base when Catfish Hunter pitched his in 1968. The judo expert also worked as both a boxing instructor and referee. (RTM)

FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY » September 3, 1960: The Orioles hand the Yankees a second straight shut out winning 2–0 and replacing the Yanks in 1st place by a game. Robinson has both RBIs to back Jack Fisher's 7-hitter. During the game in Baltimore, plate umpire Larry Napp is struck by foul balls three times. Charley Berry finishes the game behind the plate, as Napp is carried off the field.