| John Hirschbeck | |
|---|---|
 Hirschbeck in 2011 | |
| Born: September 7, 1954 Bridgeport, Connecticut, U.S. | |
| debut | |
| May 6, 1983 | |
| Last appearance | |
| November 2, 2016 | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| Special Assignments |
John Francis Hirschbeck (born September 7, 1954) is a former umpire for Major League Baseball. He worked in the American League from 1984 to 1999 and worked in both leagues from 2000 to 2016. He was a crew chief at the time of his retirement, and wore uniform number 17 throughout his career. Hirschbeck announced his retirement following the 2016 season.[1] In 2000, Hirschbeck was elected as the first president of the newly certified World Umpires Association, a position he held until 2009.
- ^ "John Hirschbeck retires following 34 year career". closecallsports.com. Retrieved October 14, 2016.