Mel Steiner
Mel Steiner | |
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| Born | Melvin James Steiner November 29, 1916 New York, New York, U.S. |
| Died | May 6, 1997 (aged 80) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Occupation | Umpire |
| Years active | 1961-1972 |
| Employer | National League |
Melvin James Steiner (November 29, 1916 – May 6, 1997) was an American professional baseball umpire who worked in the National League from 1961 to 1972. Steiner umpired 1,917 major league games in his 12-year career. He umpired in two World Series (1966 and 1972), two All-Star Games (1962 and 1968) and the 1969 National League Championship Series. Steiner was a Minor league baseball outfielder from 1940 to 1950.