Joe West has made it official, retiring from Major League Baseball after umpiring a record 5,460 regular-season games. The 69-year-old West worked his first big league game on Sept. 14, 1976, at third ...

Myron “Joe” West passed away April 16, 2025. Joe was born in Cameron, Missouri on October 21, 1929. He was the only son, fourth child, born to Webster Allen and Helen Emilia West. Joe had four sisters ...

In this video, we highlight the legendary Joe West, one of baseball’s most notorious umpires. From enduring hits without flinching to a 20-second staredown with Madison Bumgarner, West’s tough persona ...