Quote:
Originally Posted by perezfan
How come the umpire isn't more on top of the play? It looks like he is over 15 feet away (whether you look at the Conlon, the Kreindler or the Perez).
Was that the norm back then? Nowadays, he would be much closer to the play, and hopefully have a better angle.
How's that for changing gears? FWIW, I would "kill" to own the Kreindler, but can appreciate both styles.
|
Mark, I think it's because they had fewer umpires, so he might have been out near the outfield watching other base-runners.