- Born
- Died
- Birth nameMartin John Springstead
- Nickname
- Springer
- Height6′ (1.83 m)
- Marty Springstead was born on July 9, 1937 in Nyack, New York, USA. He was married to Linda Koch and Marlene Beacher. He died on January 17, 2012 in Sarasota, Florida, USA.
- SpousesLinda Koch(1985 - January 17, 2012) (his death)Marlene Beacher (divorced)
- Executive director of American League umpires, 1986-1999. After the two major leagues consolidated umpires into a single group, he was a supervisor from 2000-2009.
- American League umpire, 1966-1985. Umpired first major league game 12 April 1966; umpired final major league game 6 October 1985.
- Interred in Sarasota National Cemetery, Sarasota, Florida.
- Umpired four American League Championship Series (1970, 1974, 1977, 1981), three World series (1973, 1978, 1983), and three All-Star Games (1969, 1975, 1982).
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