About Ernie Stewart
Lived 1909 – 2001 (aged 92). Ernie Stewart was an athlete and umpire (baseball).
Ernest Draper Stewart (July 28, 1909 – November 15, 2001) was an American professional baseball umpire who worked in the American League from 1941 to 1945. Stewart umpired 687 regular-season games in the major leagues during his five-year career. He also umpired in the 1942 All-Star Game.
On July 17, 1941, Stewart was umpiring at third base when Ken Keltner made two sharp defensive plays to help end Joe DiMaggio's 56-game hitting streak.
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Who was Ernie Stewart?
American baseball umpire
When was Ernie Stewart born?
Ernie Stewart was born on 28 July 1909 in Rocksprings.
When did Ernie Stewart die?
Ernie Stewart died on 15 November 2001 in Oceanside.
What was Ernie Stewart's occupation?
Ernie Stewart was an athlete and umpire (baseball).
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· DBpedia: Ernie Stewart (umpire)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ernie Stewart. https://biography.guide/ernie-stewart-athlete/
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