Derryl Cousins
Appearance
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Derryl Cousins (August 18, 1946 – October 20, 2020) was an American umpire in Major League Baseball (MLB). He worked in the American League (AL) from 1979 to 1999, and umpired throughout both leagues from 2000 until his retirement following the 2012 season.[1] Cousins was born in Fresno, California.
Cousins died on October 20, 2020 from cancer in Palm Springs, California at the age of 74.[2][3]
References
[change | change source]- ↑ "3 MLB Umps Hired, 3 Retired, 3 New Crew Chiefs". Close Call Sports. Retrieved 25 January 2013.
- ↑ MLB is deeply saddened by the passing of 34-year Major League Umpire Derryl Cousins at 74. The Californian worked nearly 4,500 games & three World Series ('88, '99, '05). He was behind the plate for the White Sox clincher in '05 & the '08 ASG at Yankee Stadium
- ↑ Former MLB Umpire Derryl Cousins Dies at 74; Worked 3 World Series