Supreme Court Justice or Major League Ump?
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Byron "Whizzer" White
Supreme Court Justice
Major League Umpire
ANSWER: Had the quiz been titled "Supreme Court Justice or College Football Hall of Famer?," we would have needed an option for "Both." White was an All-American halfback at the University of Colorado and later led the NFL in rushing twice. He was nominated by President Kennedy and served from 1962 until 1993. Had the quiz been titled "Supreme Court Justice or College Football Hall of Famer?," we would have needed an option for "Both." White was an All-American halfback at the University of Colorado and later led the NFL in rushing twice. He was nominated by President Kennedy and served from 1962 until 1993.
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Tom Connolly
Supreme Court Justice
Major League Umpire
ANSWER: Connolly, who was born in Manchester, England, is also a member of the Baseball Hall of Fame. Connolly, who was born in Manchester, England, is also a member of the Baseball Hall of Fame.
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Sherman Minton
Supreme Court Justice
Major League Umpire
ANSWER: Minton was nominated by Truman and served until 1956. Minton was nominated by Truman and served until 1956.
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Lynton Boggess
Supreme Court Justice
Major League Umpire
ANSWER: According to his obituary, "Before becoming an umpire, Lynton R. Boggess played minor league baseball in the chain of the St. Louis Cardinals for 12 years. Although primarily a third baseman, he played every position on the field during a game in 1928 for San Antonio of the Texas League." According to his obituary, "Before becoming an umpire, Lynton R. Boggess played minor league baseball in the chain of the St. Louis Cardinals for 12 years. Although primarily a third baseman, he played every position on the field during a game in 1928 for San Antonio of the Texas League."
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Joseph McKenna
Supreme Court Justice
Major League Umpire
ANSWER: McKenna served in all three branches of government. He was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives, a U.S. Attorney General, and an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court. He served from 1898 to 1925. McKenna served in all three branches of government. He was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives, a U.S. Attorney General, and an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court. He served from 1898 to 1925.
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Albert Barlick
Supreme Court Justice
Major League Umpire
ANSWER: Barlick was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1989—the sixth umpire to be enshrined. Barlick was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1989—the sixth umpire to be enshrined.
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Charlie Reliford
Supreme Court Justice
Major League Umpire
ANSWER: Reliford was behind the plate in the 2000 World Series when Roger Clemens hurled a bat at Mike Piazza. Reliford was behind the plate in the 2000 World Series when Roger Clemens hurled a bat at Mike Piazza.
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Emmett Ashford
Supreme Court Justice
Major League Umpire
ANSWER: Ashford was the first African American umpire in Major League Baseball. He worked in the American League from 1966-1970. Ashford was the first African American umpire in Major League Baseball. He worked in the American League from 1966-1970.
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Bushrod Washington
Supreme Court Justice
Major League Umpire
ANSWER: Bushrod was the nephew of President Washington. He was appointed by President Adams and served until 1829. Bushrod was the nephew of President Washington. He was appointed by President Adams and served until 1829.
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James McReynolds
Supreme Court Justice
Major League Umpire
ANSWER: McReynolds served from 1914 to 1941. McReynolds served from 1914 to 1941.