Dale Ford
Dale Ford | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Tennessee House of Representatives from the 6th district | |
| In office 2006–2012 | |
| Preceded by | David Davis |
| Succeeded by | Micah Van Huss |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 6, 1942 Jonesborough, Tennessee |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Joyce |
| Children | 5 |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | US Army |
| Years of service | 1959–1968 |
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Baseball career | |
| Umpire | |
| MLB debut | |
| 1974 | |
| Last appearance | |
| 1999 | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
Special assignments
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| Member of the TSSAA | |
| Baseball Hall of Fame | |
| Induction | 2023 |
Robert Dale Ford (born July 6, 1942 in Jonesborough, Tennessee) is an American politician and former baseball umpire. He was a member of the Tennessee House of Representatives, representing the 6th district from 2006 to 2012. He was a member of the Agriculture and Transportation Committees. Ford was an umpire in Major League Baseball from 1974 to 1999.