| Ziggy Sears | |
|---|---|
| Born | John William Sears January 10, 1892 Central City, Kentucky |
| Died | December 16, 1956 (aged 64) Houston, Texas |
| Occupation | Umpire |
| Years active | 1934-1945 |
| Employer | National League |
John William "Ziggy" Sears (January 10, 1892 - December 16, 1956) was a professional baseball umpire who worked in the National League from 1934 to 1945. Paparella umpired 1,647 major league games in his 12 year career. He umpired in two World Series (1938 and 1944) and two All-Star Games (1935 and 1944). [1] He also was a Minor league baseball outfielder for 15 seasons from 1912 to 1928. [2]