Jake O'Donnell | |
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Born | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States | January 25, 1937
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Occupation(s) | NBA referee (1967–1995) AL umpire (1968–1971) |
James Michael "Jake" O'Donnell (born January 25, 1937, in Philadelphia)[1] is a former sports official who worked as a National Basketball Association (NBA) referee for 28 seasons from 1967 to 1995,[2] and also as an umpire in Major League Baseball for four seasons from 1968 to 1971.[1] He is the only person to officiate All-Star games in both Major League Baseball and the NBA.[3]