Gene Barth

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Gene Barth football trading card
Gene Barth football trading card

Gene Barth was an American football official in the National Football League (NFL). He is most notable for being the referee in Super Bowl XVIII, played January 22, 1984.

[edit] Personal

In addition to officiating in the NFL, Barth was the president of an oil company.[1]

[edit] NFL career

Barth began his career in the NFL in 1971 and lasted until after the 1990 season. He was selected to officiate Super Bowl XVIII as well as being chosen as an alternate for Super Bowl XXIII.[2]

[edit] References

  1. ^ Moran, Malcolm. "WILL INSTANT REPLAY TRIP THE REF?", The New York Times, 1987-01-25. Retrieved on 2007-10-06. 
  2. ^ "Cross Says He Is Going to Retire", The New York Times, 1989-01-19. Retrieved on 2007-10-06. 


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