Being a
community minded individual who enjoyed watching the youth play
baseball, Vince Greco would witness games where a lack of direction and
supervision would prevent them from playing in a reasonable time.
He recognized the need for umpires and in 1937 launched an umpiring career that spanned
nearly 40 years on various levels. Vince’s activities were not
limited to the field of play for he was just as active, if not more
so, behind the scenes. Once committed to umpiring at the age of 26,
he organized the local umpire’s chapter and served as
secretary-treasurer for several years and also assisted with clinics
and classes on umpiring. Vince was so respected he was asked to
umpire in the professional Middle Atlantic League but his work
schedule on the railroad would not permit it. However, he did manage
to do innumerable WPIAL playoff and college games in addition to his
work with the local leagues in Beaver County. Vince worked about 100
games a year and over 3500 for his career. Because of his vast
experience, he served as rules interpreter for many years. Vince
gave up umpiring in 1975 due to trouble with his legs, but his tenure
calling balls and strikes and out and safe calls left a legacy that
will not be forgotten.
Being a
community minded individual who enjoyed watching the youth play
baseball, Vince Greco would witness games where a lack of direction and
supervision would prevent them from playing in a reasonable time.
He recognized the need for umpires and in 1937 launched an umpiring career that spanned
nearly 40 years on various levels. Vince’s activities were not
limited to the field of play for he was just as active, if not more
so, behind the scenes. Once committed to umpiring at the age of 26,
he organized the local umpire’s chapter and served as
secretary-treasurer for several years and also assisted with clinics
and classes on umpiring. Vince was so respected he was asked to
umpire in the professional Middle Atlantic League but his work
schedule on the railroad would not permit it. However, he did manage
to do innumerable WPIAL playoff and college games in addition to his
work with the local leagues in Beaver County. Vince worked about 100
games a year and over 3500 for his career. Because of his vast
experience, he served as rules interpreter for many years. Vince
gave up umpiring in 1975 due to trouble with his legs, but his tenure
calling balls and strikes and out and safe calls left a legacy that
will not be forgotten.