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Bill Summers(1895-1966)

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Bill Summers was born on 10 November 1895 in Harrison, New Jersey, USA. He was an actor, known for 1955 World Series (1955), 1959 World Series (1959) and 1951 World Series (1951). He was married to Mary Ellen Van Riper. He died on 12 September 1966 in Upton, Massachusetts, USA.
BornNovember 10, 1895
DiedSeptember 12, 1966(70)
BornNovember 10, 1895
DiedSeptember 12, 1966(70)
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Known for

1955 World Series (1955)
1955 World Series
6.3
TV Mini Series
  • Self - Home Plate Umpire
  • Self - Third Base Umpire
  • Self - Second Base Umpire
  • Self - First Base Umpire
1959 World Series
6.2
TV Mini Series
  • Self - Home Plate Umpire
  • Self - Third Base Umpire
  • Self - Second Base Umpire
  • Self - First Base Umpire
1951 World Series
5.7
TV Mini Series
  • Self - Home Plate Umpire
  • Self - Third Base Umpire
  • Self - Second Base Umpire
  • Self - First Base Umpire.

Credits

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Actor

  • Lynn Bari, Gene Bearden, Ray Boone, Lou Boudreau, George Brent, Larry Doby, Bob Feller, Joe Gordon, Hank Greenberg, Steve Gromek, Jim Hegan, Ken Keltner, Bob Kennedy, Bob Lemon, Dale Mitchell, Leroy 'Satchel' Paige, Tris Speaker, Russ Tamblyn, Mickey Vernon, Al Benton, Allie Clark, and Bobby Avila in The Kid from Cleveland (1949)
    The Kid from Cleveland
    5.7
    • Bill Summers- Umpire (uncredited)
    • 1949

Personal details

  • Height
    • 5′ 8″ (1.73 m)
  • Born
    • November 10, 1895
    • Harrison, New Jersey, USA
  • Died
    • September 12, 1966
    • Upton, Massachusetts, USA
  • Spouse
    • Mary Ellen Van RiperApril 30, 1917 - September 12, 1966 (his death)

Did you know

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    An American League umpire from 1933 to 1959, he worked in 8 World Series (1936, 1939, 1942, 1945, 1948, 1951, 1955 and 1959) and a record 7 All-Star Games, calling balls and strikes in each of the 7 games.

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