Hallion

It was called The Hallion and was a five-minute walk away.

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Mr. Hallion became a YouTube sensation last October, when his emphatic called strike three for the final out of the 2010 National League championship series went viral.

Baseball's Masked Men Show Their Inner Hams on Strike Three Jared Diamond 2011

An analysis of all 68 full-time Major League umpires' strike-three calls reveals 68 unique styles, running the gamut from Gary Darling 's subtle fist pump to Tom Hallion 's violent, Mike Tyson-esque punchout.

Baseball's Masked Men Show Their Inner Hams on Strike Three Jared Diamond 2011

"All the fields have to be up to major-league standards as far as safety and conditions before you're ready to go," said umpire Tom Hallion, the crew chief for the Mets-Braves series.

The Curious Case of the Soggy Dirt Brian Costa 2011

"All the fields have to be up to major-league standards as far as safety and conditions before you're ready to go," said umpire Tom Hallion, the crew chief for the Mets-Braves series.

The Curious Case of the Soggy Dirt Brian Costa 2011

Mr. Hallion makes an explosive 135-degree twist, turning his back to the right-handed batter's box on his punchout.

Baseball's Masked Men Show Their Inner Hams on Strike Three Jared Diamond 2011

The Phillies 'victory also spared first-base umpire Tom Hallion of being cast in the same light as Don Denkinger, whose blown call in Game 6 of the 1985 World Series helped the Kansas City Royals beat St. Louis.

Phils edge Rays in wild Game 3 2008

"As an umpire, you never want to be involved in the outcome of the game," Hallion said.

Phils edge Rays in wild Game 3 2008

Rays manager Joe Maddon came out in midgame to complain to plate umpire Tom Hallion about a spot on Blanton's cap.

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Rays manager Joe Maddon came out in midgame to complain to plate umpire Tom Hallion about a spot on Blanton's cap.

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