congratulations

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congratulations are in order for

Larry Vanover working last Thursday, August 22, 2024 as the PU on his 69th birthday.

and

Phil Cuzzi working last night, Thursday August 29, 2024 as the 2BU on his 69th birthday.

"""""Highly Believe""""" these are the only ones to be working full time at 69 on the field in the history of MLB umpires

and yes, i may have choked or kicked the sheet out of that statement.

Joe West and Gerry Davis only got to 68 as full time on the field.

will Larry and Phil stay to work till they get to 70 and above (only the shadow knows).

only another sport (basketball) had officials working into their 70's, off the top of my head. Dick Bavetta and Jack Nies.

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another congrats to phil cuzzi for being the oldest umpire to receive a special event plate assignment at 69, beating joe west record of 68. both enjoyed a WC assignment