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| − | <p> | + | <p>Whereas being an out LGBTQ sports player is challenging, being an out referee or umpire could be considered doubly difficult. Not only must the referee command the respect of the team players in the sports, plus their fans, in all of the decisions they make, they must also maintain a sense of impartiality, avoid confrontation, and remain silent throughout. The latter can be very challenging when faced with a disappointing response to their call or the taunts and jeers of all concerned.</p> |
| − | <p> | + | <p>These LGBTQ professionals have achieved great recognition during their careers. There are several high-profile LGBTQ referees and umpires in professional sports today. Did you know that the first woman to be appointed as a fully-accredited referee in the National Basketball Association, [[Violet Palmer]], is also a lesbian? As well, Major League Baseball's umpire [[Dale Scott]] has worked in three World Series games and three All Star games. In 2015, the U.S. Tennis Association appointed its first out gay Chief Umpire for the U.S. Tennis Open, [[Bruce Littrell]].</p> |
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'''Directory of past 'Did You Know?' Articles''' [[Past 'Did You Know?' Articles|See Here]] | '''Directory of past 'Did You Know?' Articles''' [[Past 'Did You Know?' Articles|See Here]] | ||
Revision as of 18:58, 14 September 2015
DID YOU KNOW?
LGBTQ SPORTS REFEREES AND UMPIRES
Whereas being an out LGBTQ sports player is challenging, being an out referee or umpire could be considered doubly difficult. Not only must the referee command the respect of the team players in the sports, plus their fans, in all of the decisions they make, they must also maintain a sense of impartiality, avoid confrontation, and remain silent throughout. The latter can be very challenging when faced with a disappointing response to their call or the taunts and jeers of all concerned.
These LGBTQ professionals have achieved great recognition during their careers. There are several high-profile LGBTQ referees and umpires in professional sports today. Did you know that the first woman to be appointed as a fully-accredited referee in the National Basketball Association, Violet Palmer, is also a lesbian? As well, Major League Baseball's umpire Dale Scott has worked in three World Series games and three All Star games. In 2015, the U.S. Tennis Association appointed its first out gay Chief Umpire for the U.S. Tennis Open, Bruce Littrell.
We have identified the following professional LGBTQ sports referees and umpires, hailing from the Netherlands, Canada, Great Britain, and the United States. To read more and see the complete list CLICK HERE
Directory of past 'Did You Know?' Articles See Here
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