Billy Evans
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Players Umpire-Referee Billy Evans

William George Evans (February 10, 1884 – January 23, 1956), nicknamed "The Boy Umpire", was an American umpire in Major League Baseball who worked in the American League from 1906 to 1927. He became, at age 22, the youngest umpire in major league history, and later became the youngest to officiate in the World Series at age 25. Upon his retirement

William George Evans (February 10, 1884 – January 23, 1956), nicknamed "The Boy Umpire", was an American umpire in Major League Baseball who worked in the American League from 1906 to 1927. He became, at age 22, the youngest umpire in major league history, and later became the youngest to officiate in the World Series at age 25. Upon his retirement

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1925-1958

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45 issues 1920-1979

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Born Feb 10th, 1884

Died Jan 23rd, 1956

Age 71 years old

Height / Weight 5' 11" 205 lbs

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