Dick Stello | |
|---|---|
| Born | Richard Jack Stello (1934-07-20)July 20, 1934 |
| Died | November 18, 1987(1987-11-18) (aged 53) |
| Occupation | Umpire |
| Years active | 1968−1987 |
| Employer | National League |
| Spouse | Chesty Morgan (1974–1979) |
Richard Jack Stello (July 20, 1934 – November 18, 1987) was an American professionalbaseballumpire. He worked in theNational League from 1968 to his death in 1987. He wore uniform number 18 for most of his career.
Stello was born in Boston and lived in an orphanage until age 12. At that point, he went to live with a foster family on a rural Massachusetts farm.[1] Stello joined theUnited States Air Force and was anairman first class. He was introduced to umpiring while in the air force stationed in Tokyo. Stello umpired local baseball for a year before attending an umpire school and graduating at the top of his class.[2]
Stello umpired 2,764major league games in his 20-year career. He umpired in twoWorld Series (1975 and1981), twoAll-Star Games (1977 and1987) and fiveNational League Championship Series (1971,1976,1979,1983, and1985).[3] Stello was an instructor at the Al Somers Umpire School.[4]
Stello was married to stripper and actress Liliana Wilczkowska, better known asChesty Morgan, from 1974 to a 1979 divorce. After the split, they stayed in contact until his death.[5]
On November 18, 1987, Stello was stopped on the side of a two-lane highway and standing between his car and a driver behind him. A third driver struck the parked cars from behind and Stello was crushed between them. He died instantly.[6]
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