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	Nestor Chylak Obituary
		Nestor Chylak, an American League umpire for 25 years and assistant supervisor of umpires since 1979, died today at the age of 59.
		Nestor Chylak umpired in one of the most infamous baseball games ever played in history — the Cleveland Indians "10¢ Beer Night" in 1974 and after the forfeited game said, "They were just uncontrollable beasts.
		Nestor Chylak was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame by the Committee on Baseball Veterans on March 2, 1999.
	www.baseball-almanac.com /deaths/nestor_chylak_obituary.shtml (384 words)

	1999: THE YEAR IN REVIEW: Umpire Chylak in Hall of Fame (12/26/99) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Chylak's reads: "Considered by many to be the non-pareil umpire of the post-war era, a model of consistency with invariable accuracy both behind the plate and on the bases.
		Chylak was born on May 11, 1922, in Olyphant, Pa., and studied engineering at Rutgers University in 1941-1942 (playing on its baseball team) before seeing four years of military service in World War II.
		Nestor Chylak died in his sleep on February 17, 1982, at his home in Dunmore, Pa. His funeral service was conducted at the Ss.
	www.ukrweekly.com /Archive/1999/529939.shtml (1008 words)

	Nestor Chylak - Search Results - MSN Encarta
		Nestor Chylak - Search Results - MSN Encarta
		Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, National : inductees : Chylak, Nestor, 1999: 1999: Baseball: Committee on Veterans Elects Four to Hall of Fame
		Slugger Orlando Cepeda led a group of four new inductees into the National Baseball Hall of Fame as announced by the hall's Committee on Veterans on March 2, 1999.
	ca.encarta.msn.com /Nestor_Chylak.html (106 words)

	National Baseball Hall of Fame - Induction Speech - Nestor Chylak (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Nestor effectively combined authority, tact, and a sense of humor.
		Nestor was a Ukrainian-American born in Olyphant, PA. Which is a small town near Scranton.
		He would have said, "This could only happen in America." He was a, constantly saying to me, "What a country." First and foremost, I am sure that he would have thanked my mom for the love and support she gave him.
	www.baseballhalloffame.org /hof_weekend/1999/speeches/chylak_nestor.htm (1449 words)

	JS Online: Inductees enjoy place in sun
		The others honorees were umpire Nestor Chylak, Negro League pitcher Smokey Joe Williams and turn-of-the-century manager Frank Selee.
		Chylak, Williams and Selee are deceased, but the massive audience turned out to listen to the four living inductees make their acceptance speeches.
		There were no survivors to accept the plaques of Selee and Williams, but Bob Chylak, son of Nestor Chylak, accepted the honor for his father in touching fashion.
	www.onwisconsin.com /sports/brew/jul99/fame26072599.asp?format=print (839 words)

	JS Online: Class of '99 makes the grade with baseball fans
		Manager Frank Selee, umpire Nestor Chylak and Negro League pitcher Smokey Joe Williams also were chosen posthumously.
		Chylak served as an American League umpire for 25 years (1954-78) and was considered a model umpire of the post-World War II era.
		He never attended an umpire school, but was hired to work in the minor leagues and rapidly moved up to the majors.
	www.onwisconsin.com /sports/brew/jul99/ysid25072399.asp?format=print (1619 words)

	Nestor Chylak \| BaseballLibrary.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Chylak, who "ate and lived umpiring," according to Dave Phillips, was an all-star among his peers.
		On June 14, 1974, unruly fans stormed the Cleveland field during the ninth inning of "Beer Night," when brew was available for 10 cents a cup.
		The game was tied 5-5 at the time, After several injuries, including a cut wrist for Chylak, peace was temporarily restored.
	baseballlibrary.com /baseballlibrary/ballplayers/C/Chylak_Nestor.stm (129 words)

	Nestor Chylak - BR Bullpen
		"Nestor is one of the ultra, ultra good umpires.
		Neston Chylak was a longtime American League umpire.
		He began his big league career in 1954 and remained an ump through the 1978 season.
	www.baseball-reference.com /bullpen/Nestor_Chylak (263 words)

	Nestor Chylak, Umpire For 25 Years, Is Dead - New York Times
		Nestor Chylak, Umpire For 25 Years, Is Dead - New York Times
		Nestor Chylak, Umpire For 25 Years, Is Dead
		Chylak, saying: ''Few have ever been more respected in his field.
	query.nytimes.com /gst/fullpage.html?res=950CEED8123BF93BA25751C0A964948260 (191 words)

	NewStandard: 7/26/99
		Late umpire Nestor Chylak, Negro leagues pitcher Smokey Joe Williams and turn-of-the-century manager Frank Selee also were honored.
		Chylak, who worked in the AL from 1954-78, was only the eighth umpire elected.
		Accepting on his behalf was his son, Bob -- Chylak was working when Bob was born, learning of the birth on the Yankee Stadium scoreboard.
	www.southcoasttoday.com /daily/07-99/07-26-99/d07sp110.htm (987 words)

	Corpus Christi Caller Times Caller.com - Next Stop: Cooperstown
		The largest Cooperstown class since 1972 also includes late umpire Nestor Chylak, Negro leagues ace Smokey Joe Williams and 19th-century manager Frank Selee.
		And Chylak, who died in 1982, was to have 20 busloads of supporters from his native Pennsylvania.
		Chylak is one of eight umpires in the Hall.
	www.caller2.com /1999/july/25/today/texas_sp/3628.html (999 words)

	Beer (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Umpire Nestor Chylak and Indians reliever Tom Hilgendorf were both struck in the head with chairs.
		Once he knew all the players had escaped the field, Chylak gave the Rangers the 9-0 forfeit, one of only four forfeits in the last 25 years.
		While wiping away blood, Chylak told the Lorain Journal, "We went as far as we could go, but you can't pull back uncontrollable beasts.
	home.neo.rr.com /soday/beernight.htm (749 words)

	Nestor Chylak \| National Baseball Hall of Fame (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Considered the model umpire of the post-war era, Nestor Chylak was a skillful arbiter who earned the respect of players and managers alike during his 25-year major league career.
		that Nestor Chylak was the crew chief for the infamous "10-cent Beer Night" promotion in Cleveland, June 4, 1974, that ultimately resulted in a forfeit to the visiting Texas Rangers?
		Tell someone about Nestor Chylak by sending a free Hall of Fame Digital Postcard.
	www.baseballhalloffame.org /hofers_and_honorees/hofer_bios/Chylak_Nestor.htm (214 words)

	Sports: Tearful Brett, thankful Ryan lead Hall parade
		Late umpire Nestor Chylak, Negro leagues pitcher Smokey Joe Williams and turn-of-the-century manager Frank Selee also were inducted.
		It was the largest Hall of Fame class since Sandy Koufax led a parade of eight in 1972.
		Accepting on his behalf was his son, Bob _ Chylak was working when Bob was born, learning of the birth on the Yankee Stadium scoreboard.
	www.seacoastonline.com /1999news/7_26_s1.htm (967 words)

	Hall of Fame 1999 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		War hero: Critics say most umpires are blind anyway, but Chylak nearly lost his eyesight after he was struck by shrapnel from a shell during the Battle of the Bulge in World War II.
		Claim to fame : Chylak was the crew chief during the infamous 10-cent beer night in Cleveland on June 4, 1974.
		Claim to fame II: Chylak worked Game Two of the 1972 ALCS when Oakland shortstop Bert Campaneris threw his bat at Detroit pitcher Lerrin LaGrow after being hit by a pitch.
	www.usatoday.com /sports/baseball/hallfame/old.htm (582 words)

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	lewiscolburn.com /nestor.html (247 words)

	Baseball Fever - HOF umpires
		If I'm not mistaken Nestor Chylak (posthumsuly) was the last umpire inducted into the HOF and I think Barlick was before him.
		I'd be interested in hearing who others think should be there (past or present).
		I tend to agree with this statement but I think every couple of generations should be honored with the best umpire.
	www.baseball-fever.com /printthread.php?t=23087 (203 words)

	Honolulu Star-Bulletin Sports
		I had visited the National Baseball Hall of Fame and museum a number of times, but never on induction day.
		And this one was special, as the largest crowd in the history of the museum turned out to see Nolan Ryan, George Brett, Robin Yount, Orlando Cepeda, Smokey Joe Williams, Nestor Chylak and Frank Selee be inducted into their rightful place in the Hall with Cartwright.
		But in his own little corner of the museum, the subject of Cartwright vs. Abner Doubleday dominated conversations, rather than Ryan vs. Brett or Williams vs. Cepeda.
	starbulletin.com /1999/07/26/sports/story3.html (522 words)

	The New York Times Store > Willie Mays Homers, 1960
		Bob Skinner of the Pittsburgh Pirates greets the superstar while catcher Yogi Berra and umpire Nestor Chylak look on.
		Silver-gelatin photograph printed on fiber-based paper after being hand processed, toned, washed and air-dried according to strict archival guidelines - the gold-standard of the fine-art photography.
		Ernie Sisto/The New York Times Photo Archives Silver-gelatin photograph printed on fiber-based paper after being hand processed, toned, washed and air-dried according to strict archival guidelines - the gold-standard of the fine-art photography.
	www.nytstore.com /ProdDetail.aspx?prodId=1092 (203 words)

	The game is postponed on a count of weirdness. [Archive] - Movie Discussion Forum & Message Board
		Home-plate umpire Nestor Chylak might have appreciated the amorous propensities of a smoocher, if she hadn't tried to plant one mid-game.
		The brawls in the stands were sometimes interrupted by real game action, but things kept getting worse as the drunken disorderlies pelted the Rangers' bullpen with beer and fireworks.
		Four players were injured, Chylak's wrist and head were cut, and Chylak forced the Indians to forfeit the game.
	www.cinemablend.com /forum/archive/index.php/t-17564.html (1409 words)

	Washingtonpost.com: Early Returns
		Bush, who shunned political questions by telling reporters he was in town to celebrate baseball and the induction of his friend Nolan Ryan, somehow found time to attend a $1,000-a-plate fund-raiser with about 100 supporters across the street from the Hall of Fame.
		When New York Gov. George Pataki introduced the Texas Republican at the induction ceremonies, Bush got more cheers than Hall-of-Fame inductee Nestor Chylak, the greatest post-war umpire.
		The Wisconsin Elections Board may not use its new court-endorsed power to regulate issue ads, in favor of having the entire legislature hash out clearer campaign finance rules.
	www.washingtonpost.com /wp-srv/politics/early/archive/early072699.htm (402 words)

	Baseball promotions can sometimes strike out \| The San Diego Union-Tribune
		Texas outfielder Jeff Burroughs (whose son, Sean, now plays for the Padres) was duking it out with a fan as manager Billy Martin grabbed a bat and hollered, "Let's go get 'em, boys!" (The bat was later found broken.)
		Umpire Nestor Chylak, hit in the head by a flying chair, allowed the players to flee before declaring a 9-0 forfeit victory for the Rangers.
		The Indians considered going ahead with the other scheduled 10-cent beer nights before American League President Lee MacPhail stepped in.
	www.signonsandiego.com /uniontrib/20040919/news_1c19padpromo.html (573 words)

	Hall doors openagain (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Cepeda was a premier National League slugger in the late 1950s and 1960s, Yount won MVP trophies at two positions, Ryan is baseball's strikeout king and Brett owned a.337 postseason batting average.
		Umpire Nestor Chylak, turn-of-the-century manager Frank Selee and Negro Leagues pitcher Smokey Joe Williams were also enshrined.
		A record crowd estimated at 50,000 jammed an open field a few miles from the shrine, watching the largest Hall class since 1972.
	www.usatoday.com /sports/baseball/hallfame/99hall0.htm (155 words)

	NetShrine Discussion Forum - Hoyt Wilhelm and Nestor Chylak
		NetShrine Discussion Forum - Hoyt Wilhelm and Nestor Chylak
		02-12-2003 01:43 PM Sounds too easy for Chylak to have been the plate umpire in Wilhelm's no hitter.
		They were wounded in the Battle of the Bulge.
	www.netshrine.com /vbulletin2/printthread.php?t=8631 (102 words)

	thedailystar.com - Local Sports (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Likewise to Jesse Orosco for setting a new major league career record for games pitched, to Wade Boggs and Tony Gwynn for reaching the 3000-hit mark, and to Mark McGwire for clearing the 500-home run level.
		Congratulations, also, to whoever wins this year's major awards, as well as to George Brett, Orlando Cepeda, Nolan Ryan and Robin Yount, as well as Nestor Chylak, Frank Selee and Smoky Joe Williams for their Hall of Fame election.
		Special congratulations to Oneonta native Clay Bellinger, who not only reached the majors after a decade of perseverance, but became, as far as I have been able to determine, the first Otsego County native ever to play in a major league postseason series.
	www.thedailystar.com /sports/1999/10/30/coljim.html (738 words)

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	Orlando Cepeda's 1999 Baseball Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
		Bud Selig (Commissioner of Major League Baseball) introduced the impressive class of inductees.
		Robin Yount, Nolan Ryan, George Brett, Nestor Chylak, Smokey Joe Williams, Frank Selee and Puerto Rican native Orlando Cepeda.
		Cepeda wearing a sharp white suit, got a big cheer from the crowd when he was introduced and approached the podium.
	www.latinosportslegends.com /Cepeda-induction.htm (654 words)

	Nestor Chylak Bibliography \| BaseballLibrary.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
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	baseballlibrary.com /baseballlibrary/sabr/tbi/C/Chylak_Nestor.tbi.stm (595 words)

	Nestor Chylak Recognition Page - Baseball-Reference.com
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