Not a long post today. I just want to point my readers to a friend's post about MLB umpire Jim Joyce. Jonathan discusses the two times this guy's made ESPN headlines in the past couple of years. Read his post HERE.In 2010 Joyce botched a call that robbed Detroit pitcher Armando Galarraga of a historic perfect game.
HERE's a longer ESPN interview and story written 6 months later. It's a fascinating read. I am particularly amazed at the messages the baggage handlers in Detroit wrote on his luggage tags!!
You can watch the call and hear Joyce's apology in the post match interviews. Joyce's honesty and willingness to answer this many questions is amazing!! (NOTE: the language is a little salty in spots.)
In 2012 Joyce turned up to umpire a game and ended up performing CPR and saving a woman's life. Read the details HERE. There's no question which is the more significant action!
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