Tripp Gibson

73 – Tripp Gibson
Born (1981-08-05) August 5, 1981
Mayfield, Kentucky
MLB debut July 8, 2013
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Hal Harrison Gibson III, known as Tripp Gibson[1] (born August 5, 1981 in Mayfield, Kentucky) is a Major League Baseball umpire who wears uniform number 73. Tripp's first Major League game was July 8, 2013 at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona.[2] He was promoted to a full-time position in January 2015.[3] Prior to his hiring, he worked as a substitute teacher during the offseason.[4]

References

  1. "Tripp Gibson profile on Retrosheet". Retrosheet.com. Retrieved 10 March 2015.
  2. "Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks Box Score from July 8, 2013 on Retrosheet". Retrosheet.com. Retrieved 10 March 2015.
  3. "Umpire Tim McClelland retires, MLB hires 3 umps full time". ESPN.com. Associated Press. 20 February 2015. Retrieved 20 February 2015.
  4. Imber, Gil (11 January 2015). "MLB Hires Tripp Gibson, Mark Ripperger, Will Little". Close Call Sports & Umpire Ejection Fantasy League.

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