New York, NY – Longtime MLB umpire Harry Wendelstedt passed away Friday at the age of 73.
He died at Florida Hospital Memorial Medical Center, according to the Daytona Beach News-Journal.
A National League umpire for 33 years, Wendelstedt worked five World Series, seven National League Championship Series and four All-Star Games.
Wendelstedt, who lived in Ormond Beach, was also known for his ownership and operation of the Harry Wendelstedt School for Umpires. His son, Hunter, a major league umpire since 1999, graduated from the school.
According to the report, Wendelstedt was diagnosed with brain cancer 10 years ago.
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