Rocky Roe
| Rocky Roe | |
|---|---|
| Born |
August 16, 1950 Detroit, Michigan |
| Occupation | Former MLB umpire |
| Years active | 1979–2001 |
John Andrew "Rocky" Roe (born August 16, 1950) is a former umpire in Major League Baseball who worked in the American League from 1979 to 1999 and in both leagues in 2000 and 2001. He officiated in the 1990 and 1999 World Series, as well as the 1984 and 1994 All-Star Games. He also worked three American League Championship Series (1986, 1991, 1996) and four Division Series (1995, 1997, 1999, 2000); he was a crew chief for the 1999 ALDS. Roe wore uniform number 27 throughout his career.
Roe grew up in Southfield, Michigan, and acquired his nickname because he was a fan of major leaguer Rocky Colavito. Roe played baseball at Eastern Michigan University, where he received his degree in business administration, and was a member of the team that won the 1970 NAIA national championship [1]. Roe was inducted into Eastern Michigan University's Athletic Hall of Fame in 2001.
He was promoted to the American League staff on June 7, 1982, hours after Lou DiMuro was struck and killed by a passing motorist on a busy street in Arlington, Texas following a game between the Texas Rangers and Chicago White Sox. Roe's first crew included Larry Barnett, Mike Reilly and Durwood Merrill.
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