Dutch Rennert Clint Boling Jersey , a National League umpire from 1973 to 1992 who was known for his animated, booming strike calls, has died. He was 88.
St. John’s Family Funeral Home and Crematory in St. Augustine, Florida Micah Hyde Jersey , confirmed Monday night that Rennert died on Sunday. A cause of death wasn’t given.
Laurence ”Dutch” Rennert Jr. was a longtime minor league umpire before his promotion to the National League in 1973. He worked 2,693 regular-season games plus six NL Championship Series, three World Series, in 1980 Jermey Parnell Jersey , ’83 and ’89, and two All-Star Games.
Respected by players, Rennert was known for his distinctive strike calls. He would step back from the catcher, turn toward one dugout in a crouch or on one knee LeSean McCoy Jersey , extend his right arm and often yell loud enough to be heard on a television or radio broadcast.
He was so recognizable behind the plate that plenty of fans even enjoyed mimicking him at times.
Rennert was born on June 12, 1930, in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.
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