About Hal Dixon
Lived 1920 – 1966 (aged 46). Hal Dixon was an American baseball umpire, baseball player and umpire (baseball).
Hal Hayworth Dixon (July 7, 1920 – July 28, 1966) was an American professional baseball umpire who worked in the National League from 1953 to 1959. He umpired in the 1959 World Series and the 1957 Major League Baseball All-Star Game.
Umpiring career Dixon umpired 989 major league games in his seven seasons.
In 1959, Dixon worked his only World Series. He spent all six games of the series working as the left field or right field umpire. He submitted his resignation after that season when a request for a salary increase was denied. He died from a heart attack on July 28, 1966, at age 46.
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Who was Hal Dixon?
baseball umpire (1920–1966)
When was Hal Dixon born?
Hal Dixon was born on 7 July 1920 in North Carolina.
When did Hal Dixon die?
Hal Dixon died on 28 July 1966 in Chesnee.
What was Hal Dixon's occupation?
Hal Dixon was a baseball umpire, baseball player and umpire (baseball).
What nationality was Hal Dixon?
Hal Dixon was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Hal Dixon. https://biography.guide/hal-dixon-baseball-umpire/
MLA: "Hal Dixon." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/hal-dixon-baseball-umpire/.
Chicago: "Hal Dixon." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/hal-dixon-baseball-umpire/.
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