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Bob Davidson enjoys a few minutes at Comerica Park with Troy Hairston II and his younger brother Tre'(L-R).

Bob Davidson
Major League Baseball Umpire #61

Bob Davidson is a native of Deluth, Minnesota and now resides in Colorado. He is married with two children and two granddaughters.

Davidson began his professional umpiring career in 1974. His MLB post-season and All-Star experience includes:

• 1992 - World Series.
• 1988, 1991, and 1996 - NL Championship Series.
• 1995 and 1998 NL Division Series.
• 1987 and 1993 All-Star Games. 

BLUE for Kids contributions include:

• 2006 - Weekly contributor to BLUE Crew Tickets.
• 2006 - BLUE Reach visit to St. Joseph's Children's Hospital of Tampa.
• 2007 - BLUE for Kids Board Advisor.
• 2007 - Weekly contributor to BLUE Crew Tickets.

Questions and Answers with Bob Davidson

You seem very relaxed on the field. Always been that way? No, at first I was scared to death, but when you have umpired as long as I have, eventually you feel at home.

Best line you've heard from a heckler? Well most of them you could not tell young people but I did laugh when a fan yelled "Hey Ump, shake yourself! Your eyes are stuck!"

Most impressive player since umpiring in the Big Leagues? Ozzie Smith

MLB Umpire with the best sense of humor? Brian Gorman