Larry Gallagher, mentor to so very many of us, has passed away at 82.

[BrainFreeze]

Larry Gallagher had personally worked with hundreds of umpires throughout Minnesota, teaching youth umpires in clinics, mentoring senior umpires for many years. 

Larry started umpiring in 1956 -- i wasn't even born until 1964.

Larry conducted the first umpiring clinic I attended 21 years ago -- I was the only adult in a gym with 25 other new umpires.  He also was at the last umpiring clinic I attended in September.   His wife had parked his wheelchair at the fence, and he commented to the presenters several times.  Like always, he was spot on and 100% focused on important details that make all of us better.

Larry was the umpire that all of us aspire to be. 

Larry Gallagher passes away

SABR biography of Larry Gallagher

Not gonna lie, I'm more than a little heartbroken today.  

I was going to post the GoFundMe for Larry's medical expenses and memorials, but I wasn't sure whether or not it was allowed in the forum. 

 

[ArchAngel72]

Condolences on your loss.