Edward Paul Runge (May 12, 1918 - July 25, 2002) was a baseball umpire. He was born in Buffalo, New York and lived in Buffalo, San Diego, California, and St. Catharines, Ontario during his childhood.
Runge's first professional umpiring experience came in the Big State League in Texas in 1947. He was promoted to the Pacific Coast League in 1949.
He became a Major League umpire in 1954, working in the American League. During his career, he officiated three World Series and five All-Star games. He was part of the World Series crew that called Don Larsen's perfect game in 1956. He also was the home plate umpire for Dave Morehead's no-hitter on September 16, 1965. He retired in 1970.
In retirement, Runge served as a community liaison and speaker for the San Diego Padres.
He is the father of Paul Runge and grandfather of Brian Runge, both of whom became umpires in the Major Leagues.
Runge died in San Diego in 2002.
References
- Associated Press (2002-07-26). "Patriarch of three-generation family of umps dies". ESPN Internet Ventures. http://espn.go.com/classic/obit/s/2002/0726/1410595.html. Retrieved 2009-08-20.
- Litsky, Frank (2002-07-30). "Ed Runge, 87, Veteran Umpire Who Was Partial to Pitchers". New York Times. http://www.nytimes.com/2002/07/30/sports/ed-runge-87-veteran-umpire-who-was-partial-to-pitchers.html. Retrieved 2009-08-20.
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