In 1940, at the age of 26, Al Barlick became the youngest major league umpire in history. Barlick was a hustling umpire, who inspired respect among managers. Al Barlick was noted for his flamboyant, and loud strike calls and 'out' gestures that even the fans could recognize.
  He worked in a record seven All-Star games and in seven World Series. Elected to the 'Hall of Fame' in 1987, Barlick won 'Best NL Umpire Award' in 1961and in 1970 was again voted best umpire. Barlick retired in 1971 after 30 years of umpire. His plaque in the Hall of Fame reads, "Earned respect of peers and players alike with his booming, basso calls, and clear and decisive hand signals, knowledge of rules, proficiency on balls and strikes."
  Barlick also was the umpire at first base in Jackie Robinson's historic first game in the Major Leagues and was behind the plate for Enos Slaughter's mad dash from first to win the 1946 World Series vs the Boston Red Sox.
Umpire Al Barlick prepares to make the call, as Enos Slaughter completes his famous mad dash to score from
first on a single and win the 1946 World Series for the St. Louis Cardinals.
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