Who's Who in the Major Leagues

Page from 1936 Issue

This page from the 1936 sports publication "Who's Who in the Major Leagues" profiles American League umpires, detailing their backgrounds, careers, and personal lives. William (Bill) Dinneen began his officiating career in the American League in 1910, having pitched for Toronto in 1895. Clarence B. (Brick) Owens, originally from Pittsburg, Kansas, transitioned from playing to umpiring after an injury. George Moriarty, who managed the Detroit Tigers, was involved in the American League since 1917. Emmett T. (Red) Ormsby, born in Chicago in 1895, was influenced by his service in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War I. William A. (Bill) McGowan, who began in the Virginia League in 1915, later joined the American League. Harry Geisel, once a catcher and first baseman, refereed other sports and joined the umpiring ranks in 1910.