The George Barr Umpire School operated in Hot Springs, AR between 1935 and 1940. It is recognized as the first umpire training school in the nation (1).
History
National League umpire George Barr was head instructor. The school worked in cooperation with the Ray Doan Baseball School.
Notable Attendees
Sources
1) http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/official_info/umpires/timeline.jsp
2) http://www.baseballinwartime.com/player_biographies/robb_scotty.htm
History
National League umpire George Barr was head instructor. The school worked in cooperation with the Ray Doan Baseball School.
Notable Attendees
Name | Year | Notes |
Bill McKinley | 1939 | American League umpire, 1946-1965 |
Scotty Robb | 1936 | Major League Umpire, 1947-1953 |
Sources
1) http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/official_info/umpires/timeline.jsp
2) http://www.baseballinwartime.com/player_biographies/robb_scotty.htm