About Steve Basil
Lived 1893 – 1962 (aged 69). Steve Basil was an American baseball umpire, baseball player and umpire (baseball).
Stephen John Basil (April 2, 1893 – June 24, 1962) was an American Major League Baseball umpire who worked in the American League from 1936 to 1942. Basil umpired in two World Series (1937 and 1940) and in two All-Star Games (1938 and 1940). In his career, he umpired 1,037 Major League games.
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Who was Steve Basil?
American baseball player (1893–1962)
When was Steve Basil born?
Steve Basil was born on 2 April 1893 in Austin.
When did Steve Basil die?
Steve Basil died on 24 June 1962 in Gilchrist.
What was Steve Basil's occupation?
Steve Basil was a baseball umpire, baseball player and umpire (baseball).
What nationality was Steve Basil?
Steve Basil was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Steve Basil. https://biography.guide/steve-basil/
MLA: "Steve Basil." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/steve-basil/.
Chicago: "Steve Basil." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/steve-basil/.
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