Ed Montague with Cardinals manager Tony La Russa

Edward Michael Montague (born November 3, 1948 in San Francisco, California) is an umpire in Major League Baseball. He worked in the National League from 1974 to 1999, and has officiated throughout both leagues since 2000. He has worn uniform number 11 throughout his career. His father, also named Ed Montague, was a major league player and scout. Image File history File links Ed_Montague. ... Image File history File links Ed_Montague. ... Anthony La Russa, Jr. ... November 3 is the 307th day of the year (308th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 58 days remaining. ... 1948 (MCMXLVIII) was a leap year starting on Thursday (the link is to a full 1948 calendar). ... Flag Seal Nickname: The City by the Bay; The City That Knows How; Golden Mountain (historic Chinese name) Location Location of the City and County of San Francisco, California Coordinates: , Government City-County San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom Geographical characteristics Area     City 600. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Major League Baseball (MLB) is the highest level of play in professional baseball in the world. ... This article refers to the American baseball league. ... Edward Francis Montague (July 24, 1905 - June 17, 1988) was an American infielder in Major League Baseball with the Cleveland Indians (1928, 1930-1932), primarily as a shortstop. ...

He officiated in the World Series in 1986, 1991, 1997, 2000, and 2004, serving as crew chief on the last three occasions. He also umpired in the All-Star Game in 1982, 1990, 1998 and 2004, calling balls and strikes for the last three contests. He is only the fourth umpire in history - joining Bill McGowan, Bill Summers and Al Barlick - to serve as crew chief for three World Series and as home plate umpire for three All-Star Games. In 2004 he became the first umpire to work behind the plate for the entire All-Star Game and serve as crew chief in the World Series in the same season. For other events named World Series, see World Series (disambiguation). ... The 1986 World Series, the 83rd playing of the modern championship series in Major League Baseball, was a memorable battle between the New York Mets and the Boston Red Sox which helped to spread the legend of the Curse of the Bambino to mass public awareness. ... The 1991 World Series was played from October 19 to October 27 between the Minnesota Twins (95-67) of the American League and the Atlanta Braves (94-68) of the National League. ... The 1997 World Series was widely regarded as one of the most exciting Series in recent memory. ... The 2000 World Series (a Subway Series) featured a crosstown matchup between the two-time defending champion New York Yankees and the New York Mets, with the Yankees winning 4 games to 1 for their third straight championship and 26th overall. ... The 2004 World Series represented the 100th time two modern Major League Baseball teams met to decide the championship. ... The Major League Baseball All-Star Game, also popularly known as the Midsummer Classic or Midsummer Night Classic, is an annual baseball game between players from the National League and the American League, currently selected by fan vote for the starting position players and by the manager for pitchers and... William Aloysius McGowan (January 18, 1896 _ December 9, 1954) was an American umpire in Major League Baseball, working in the American League from 1925 to 1954. ... William Reed Summers (November 10, 1895 - September 12, 1966) was an American umpire in Major League Baseball who worked in the American League from 1933 to 1959. ... Umpire Al Barlick Albert Joseph Barlick (April 2, 1915 - December 27, 1995) was an American umpire in Major League Baseball who worked in the National League for 28 seasons (1940-43, 1946-55, 1958-71). ...

He has also umpired in seven League Championship Series (1979, 1987, 1992, 1996, 1999, 2001, 2002), and in six Division Series (1981, 1995, 2000, 2003, 2004, 2005). He became an NL crew chief in 1996 after the tragic death of longtime umpire John McSherry on Opening Day at Riverfront Stadium in Cincinnati. The League Championship Series is the official name for a round of playoffs in Major League Baseball. ... The 1979 National League Championship Series was played between the National League West champion Cincinnati Reds and the National League East champion Pittsburgh Pirates. ... The 1987 National League Championship Series took place between the 6th of October and the 14th of October, at Busch Stadium (Games 1, 2, 6, 7) and Candlestick Park (3, 4, 5). ... The 1992 National League Championship Series was played between the Atlanta Braves and the Pittsburgh Pirates from October 6 to October 14, 1992. ... The 1996 National League Championship Series matched the Eastern Division Champion Atlanta Braves and the Central Division Champion St. ... The 1999 National League Championship Series, to determine the champion of Major League Baseballs National League, was played between the East Division Champion Atlanta Braves and the Wild Card New York Mets. ... The 2001 American League Championship Series was a matchup between the New York Yankees, who had come off a dramatic comeback against the Oakland Athletics in the Division Series, and the Seattle Mariners, who won an American League record 116 regular season games and won the Division Series against the... The 2002 American League Championship Series was a matchup between the Wild Card Champion Anaheim Angels and the Central Division Champion Minnesota Twins. ... The Division Series is the official name for the first round of playoffs conducted in the sport of baseball. ... The 1981 National League Division Series (NLDS), the opening round of the 1981 National League playoffs, began on Tuesday, October 6, and ended on Sunday, October 11. ... The 1995 National League Division Series (NLDS), the opening round of the 1995 National League playoffs, began on Tuesday, October 3, and ended on Saturday, October 7, with the champions of the three NL divisions – along with a wild card team – participating in two best-of-five series. ... The 2000 National League Division Series (NLDS), the opening round of the 2000 National League playoffs, began on Tuesday, October 3, and ended on Sunday, October 8, with the champions of the three NL divisions – along with a wild card team – participating in two best-of-five series. ... In the 2003 American League Division Series, the Boston Red Sox defeated the Oakland Athletics 3 games to 2, while the New York Yankees defeated the Minnesota Twins 3 games to 1. ... In the 2004 American League Division Series, the Boston Red Sox swept the Anaheim Angels in 3 games, and the New York Yankees defeated the Minnesota Twins 3 games to 1. ... The 2005 National League Division Series (NLDS), the opening round of the 2005 National League playoffs, began on Tuesday, October 4, and ended on Sunday, October 9, with the champions of the three NL divisions – along with a wild card team – participating in two best-of-five series. ... John Patrick McSherry (September 11, 1944 - April 1, 1996) was an American umpire in Major League Baseball who worked in the National League from 1971 until his death. ... Cingery Field formerly known as Riverfront Stadium (1970 - 2002) was the home of the Cincinnati Reds Major League Baseball team and the Cincinnati Bengals National Football League team. ... Flag Seal Nickname: The Queen City Location Location in Hamilton County, Ohio Coordinates: Government Country State County United States Ohio Hamilton Founded Incorporated 1788 1819 Mayor Mark L. Mallory (D) Geographical characteristics Area 206. ...

On May 28, 2006, Montague was umpiring second base when Barry Bonds hit his 715th home run to pass Babe Ruth for second place on the all-time list. May 28 is the 148th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (149th in leap years). ... The following are the baseball events of the year 2006 throughout the world. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... George Herman Ruth (February 6, 1895 – August 16, 1948), better known as Babe Ruth, also known by the nicknames The Bambino and The Sultan of Swat, was an American baseball player and a national icon. ...

Montague's 2006 crew includes Jerry Layne, Mark Wegner, and Marvin Hudson. Jerry Blake Layne (born September 28, 1958 in Pikeville, Kentucky) is an umpire in Major League Baseball who has worked in the National League from 1989 to 1999, and throughout both major leagues since 2000. ...

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