Dave Pallone

Dave Pallone

Country

United States

Birth - Death

1951 -

Occupation

Sports

Description

Former National League baseball umpire (1979-1988) who was forced to resign when a New York Post article revealed he was gay. Author of the book 'Behind the Mask: My Double Life in Baseball' (1990). Member, National Gay and Lesbian Sports Hall of Fame (2013). Motivational speaker and diversity trainer.

See Also

• LGBTQ Sports Referees and Umpires

Further Reading/Research

• http://davepallone.com/
• http://www.outsports.com/2011/9/7/4051790/moment-26-umpire-dave-pallone-fired-by-major-league-baseball-for
• http://articles.latimes.com/1990-06-22/news/vw-349_1_double-life

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