The San Diego Union-Tribune profiled Little League umpire, Tom Desaulniers, who has an incomplete left arm and no right one, so he umpires with a low-key shout of "safe" or "out." Umpiring for 33 years, the article says many young ballplayers learn about disability, and a selfless spirit, from their time with Desaulniers, who also volunteers at two hospitals.
Sunday, July 6, 2008
Umpire embodies selfless spirit
The San Diego Union-Tribune profiled Little League umpire, Tom Desaulniers, who has an incomplete left arm and no right one, so he umpires with a low-key shout of "safe" or "out." Umpiring for 33 years, the article says many young ballplayers learn about disability, and a selfless spirit, from their time with Desaulniers, who also volunteers at two hospitals.