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Bill Klem was a legendary American baseball umpire, widely regarded as one of the greatest officials in the history of the sport. Known for his fair and decisive calls, Klem's impact on the game extended far beyond his tenure. He officiated in over 5,000 games and was known for his firm but respectful presence on the field. Klem's career is a testament to integrity, professionalism, and the importance of authority in maintaining the spirit of competition. His work continues to inspire future generations in sports and leadership.
"Your job is to umpire for the ball and not the player."
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"Your job is to umpire for the ball and not the player."

Job, Umpire
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"There are one-hundred fifty-four games in a season and you can find one-hundred fifty-four reasons why your team should have won every one of them."
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"There are one-hundred fifty-four games in a season and you can find one-hundred fifty-four reasons why your team should have won every one of them."

Sports, Games
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"The best umpired game is the game in which the fans cannot recall the umpires who worked it."
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"The best umpired game is the game in which the fans cannot recall the umpires who worked it."

Sports, Fans
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"The most cowardly thing in the world is blaming mistakes upon the umpires. Too many managers strut around on the field trying to manage the umpires instead of their teams."
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"The most cowardly thing in the world is blaming mistakes upon the umpires. Too many managers strut around on the field trying to manage the umpires instead of their teams."

Sports, Managers, Mistakes, Trying, World
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"Fix your eye on the ball from the moment the pitcher holds it in his glove. Follow it as he throws to the plate and stay with it until the play is completed. Action takes place only where the ball goes."
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"Fix your eye on the ball from the moment the pitcher holds it in his glove. Follow it as he throws to the plate and stay with it until the play is completed. Action takes place only where the ball goes."

Action, Eye, Play
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"That guy in a twenty-five cent bleacher seat is as much entitled to know a call as the guy in the boxes. He can see my arm signal even if he can't hear my voice."
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"That guy in a twenty-five cent bleacher seat is as much entitled to know a call as the guy in the boxes. He can see my arm signal even if he can't hear my voice."

Voice,
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"An angry player can't argue with the back of an umpire who is walking away."
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"An angry player can't argue with the back of an umpire who is walking away."

Conflict, Umpire, Walking
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"I told the umpires to walk back at least thirty-five feet from home plate. That reduced the arguements."
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"I told the umpires to walk back at least thirty-five feet from home plate. That reduced the arguements."

Home, Feet
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