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Umpires Quotes - Page 3

The umpire... is like the geyser in the bathroom; we cannot do without it, yet we notice it only when it is out of order.

Neville Cardus (2012). “Cardus on Cricket: A selection from the cricket writings of Sir Neville Cardus”, p.149, Souvenir Press

Of course, I also attribute some of my hearing loss to being in the infantry in World War II. It's probably a combination of heredity and noise exposure.

"Movies, Hearing Loss and Hearing Aids". audiologyonline.com interview, www.audiologyonline.com. May 2, 2005.

I am deeply saddened and shocked at the loss of umpire Wally Bell.

"Wally Bell Dead: Major League Baseball Umpire Dies At 48". hollywoodlife.com. October 15, 2013.