- Born
- Died
- Birth nameWilliam Reed Summers
- Height5′ 8″ (1.73 m)
- Bill Summers was born on November 10, 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 September 12, 1966 in Upton, Massachusetts, USA.
- SpouseMary Ellen Van Riper(April 30, 1917 - September 12, 1966) (his death)
- 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.
- Umpired first major league game 12 April 1933; umpired final major league game 8 October 1959 (last game of the World Series).
- Interred in Lakeview Cemetery, Upton, Massachusetts.
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