Grover Froese

Grover Alexander "Moose" Froese (February 14, 1916 – July 20, 1982) was an American professional baseball umpire who worked in the American League during 1952 and 1953. He later worked as a baseball scout.

Grover Froese
Born
Grover Alexander Froese

February 14, 1916
DiedJuly 20, 1982 (aged 66)
Resting placeCalverton National Cemetery
OccupationUmpire
Years active1952-1953
EmployerAmerican League
SpouseAlyce M. Kenna

Career

Froese umpired in the American League in 1952 and 1953.[1] He also umpired in the Eastern League, International League, and the American Association.[2] After his umpiring career, Froese served as a scout for the Philadelphia Phillies.[3]

Personal life

Froese served in the U.S. Army from 1942 to 1946.[2]

Death

Froese died in Bay Shore, New York in 1982.[2]

References

  1. Retrosheet
  2. Umpire card
  3. "Former Umpire To Be Phillie Scout". Gettsburg Times. December 17, 1963. Retrieved June 27, 2012.


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