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Remembering umpires are human

By Bomani Jones
Special to Page 2

Tuesday, June 6, 2006

After suffering a massive stroke this past weekend, former major league umpire Eric Gregg passed away on Monday. When word first circulated that Gregg was sick, I was conflicted. I wouldn't wish a stroke upon anyone, and would wish the pain of grieving upon no one's family. But I'd be lying if I said it was easy to muster sympathy for the man. I should be -- and I am -- ashamed of that. For nine years, I hated Eric Gregg. I never met the man, but hated his guts. I held him personally responsi ...

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