Hank Soar 2001 Deaths
Hank Soar
Age: 87two-way back with the N.Y. Giants in the late 1930s and longtime baseball umpire; caught game-winning touchdown in 1938 NFL title game; retired from football in 1946 and briefly coached the Providence Steamrollers of the Basketball Association of America; American League umpire from 1950-75; worked five World Series and was at first base when Don Larsen pitched his perfect game in 1956. The cause of his death was not given.
Died: Pawtucket, R.I., Dec. 24| Mark Smith | R - Z | Mari-Rae Sopper |
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