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Umpire Shag Crawford dies

Shag Crawford, 90, the square-jawed, hard-nosed umpire who raised two professional sports officials, died Wednesday in the Glen Mills assisted-living facility where he had lived for the last year.

Jerry Crawford stands next to his father before umpiring the final game at the Vet. Shag Crawford worked the first.
Jerry Crawford stands next to his father before umpiring the final game at the Vet. Shag Crawford worked the first.Read moreCHIP FOX / Inquirer Staff Photographer