Quotes by Nestor Chylak

About Nestor Chylak:


Nestor George Chylak, Jr. was an American umpire in Major League Baseball who worked in the American League from 1954 to 1978. He umpired in three ALCS (1969, 1972, 1973), serving as crew chief in 1969 and 1973. He also called five World Series (1957, 1960, 1966, 1971, 1977), serving as the crew chief in 1971 (in which he called balls and strikes in the decisive Game 7) and 1977. He also worked in six All-Star Games: 1957, 1960 (both games), 1964, 1973 and 1978, calling balls and strikes in the second 1960 game and in 1973.

Author Bio


  • NameNestor Chylak
  • DescriptionRecipient of the Purple Heart medal
  • BornMay 11, 1922
  • DiedFebruary 17, 1982
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionBaseball Player
  • AwardsPurple Heart; Silver Star