Grover Froese

Grover Froese
Born Grover Alexander Froese
February 14, 1916
Staten Island, New York
Died July 20, 1982
Bay Shore, New York
Resting place Calverton National Cemetery
Occupation Umpire
Years active 1952-1953
Employer American League
Spouse(s) Alyce M. Kenna

Grover Alexander "Moose" Froese (February 14, 1916 - July 20, 1982) was an American professional baseball umpire who worked in the American League during 1952 and 1953. He later worked as a baseball scout.

Career

Froese umpired in the American League in 1952 and 1953.[1] He also umpired in the Eastern League, International League, and the American Association.[2] After his umpiring career, Froese served as a scout for the Philadelphia Phillies.[3]

Personal

Froese served in the U.S. Army from 1942 to 1946.[2]

Death

Froese died in Bay Shore, New York in 1982.[2]

References

  1. Retrosheet
  2. 1 2 3 Umpire card
  3. "Former Umpire To Be Phillie Scout". Gettsburg Times. December 17, 1963. Retrieved June 27, 2012.


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