Al Mannassau

Alfred Steven Mannassau

• Born October 18, 1867 in Bay City, MI USA
• Died October 13, 1933 in Detroit, MI USA

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Biographical Information

Al Mannassau was a minor league outfielder from 1887 to 1895. He led the Pacific Northwest League in stolen bases with 57 with the Tacoma Daisies in 1890.

After his playing career he became an umpire. He worked a full season in the National League in 1899, then was a member of the American League's umpiring crew in its inaugural season as a major league, 1901. He returned as an umpire in the Federal League in 1914.

On August 7, 1901, he was punched by Milwaukee Brewers manager Hugh Duffy, when he declared that a ball that barely touched the foul line was fair, resulting in a 5-4 win for the Cleveland Blues. Duffy was suspended for his gesture.

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