Russ Goetz

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Russ Goetz
Born Russell Louis Goetz
(1930-05-31)May 31, 1930
McKeesport, Pennsylvania
Occupation Umpire
Years active 1968-1983
Employer American League

Russell Louis Goetz (born May 31, 1930) is a former professional baseball umpire who worked in the American League from 1968 to 1983. Goetz umpired 2,384 major league games in his 16-year career. He umpired in two World Series (1973 and 1979), two All-Star Games (1970 and 1975) and four American League Championship Series (1970, 1974, 1977, and 1981).[1] Goetz wore uniform number 5 when the American League adopted numbers in 1980. He was one of the last five umpires using the outside chest protector when he retired.

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