Books and articles about Terry Tata

Tata, the stepson of former NL umpire Augie Guglielmo, was involved in an unusual incident in 1987, a season of many protests about "scuffed" baseballs. On July 6, Cub manager Gene Michael became so upset with Giants pitcher Mike Krukow that he flung six allegedly scuffed balls in front of Tata, who was behind the plate. Instead of getting Krukow in trouble, Michael got himself sent to the showers by Tata. (RTM)

FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY » July 2, 1999: Umpire Tom Hallion is suspended for three games for his actions during an argument with Colorado catcher Jeff Reed and pitching coach Milt May on June 26th. The dispute began when Rockies pitcher Mike DeJean, while walking to his dugout complained to third base umpire Terry Tata about a check-swing call, and home plate ump Hallion, told DeJean to get in the dugout. Officials couldn't recall another suspension of an umpire for an on-field dispute. In 1990, National League president Bill White was prepared to suspend umpire Joe West for slamming Philadelphia pitcher Dennis Cook to the field, but commissioner Fay Vincent intervened and no discipline was imposed. » February 28, 2002: Major league baseball announces it has rehired five umpires -- Gary Darling, Bill Hohn, Larry Poncino, Larry Vanover, and Joe West -- who had resigned during the 1999 season. Four other umpires -- Drew Coble, Greg Kosc, Terry Tata, and Frank Pulli -- are allowed to retire.