Lou Kolls

Lou Kolls
Born Louis Charles Kolls
(1892-12-15)December 15, 1892
Rock Island, Illinois
Died February 23, 1941(1941-02-23) (aged 48)
Hooppole, Illinois
Cause of death Car accident
Resting place Rock Island National Cemetery
Occupation Umpire
Years active 1933-1940
Employer American League
Spouse(s) Irene Tanghe

Louis Charles "Lou" Kolls (December 15, 1892 – February 23, 1941) was an American professional baseball umpire who worked in the American League from 1933 to 1940. Kolls umpired in one All-Star Game and one World Series. Kolls was released by the American League a few months before his untimely death. He also played in the National Football League.

Early life

Before entering umpiring, Kolls unsuccessfully ran for sheriff in Rock Island, Illinois.[1] He also played semi-pro and minor league baseball.[2] He attended college at St. Ambrose University

Football career

Kolls played seven seasons of professional football, 40 games total), for the 1920 Chicago Cardinals, 1920 Hammond Pros, 1922-1926 Rock Island Independents and 1927 New York Yankees.[3][4]

Umpiring career

Kolls umpired in the Mississippi Valley League, Western League and International League before making it to the American League in 1933.[5]

Kolls called 1195 games in his major league career. He was named to the staff of the 1936 All-Star Game. In 1938, Kolls suffered a broken nose in spring training,[6] but he umpired a full slate of 161 games and officiated the 1938 World Series.[7] After the 1940 season, American League president Will Harridge issued an outright release to Kolls.[8]

Personal

Kolls was married to the former Irene Tanghe, who worked as a secretary to U.S. Representative Chester C. Thompson.[9]

Death

Kolls was killed in a two-car accident near Hooppole, Illinois in 1941.[10] Four occupants of the other car were killed in the head-on collision. Two people were injured, including the sole passenger in the umpire's vehicle.[11]

References

  1. ↑ Degeer, Vern (July 23, 1936). "Sport Gossip". The Windsor Daily Star. Retrieved August 7, 2012.
  2. ↑ "Kolls Fatal Victim With Four Others". Reading Eagle. February 24, 1941. Retrieved August 7, 2012.
  3. ↑ "LOUIE KOLLS". profootballarchives.com. Retrieved September 24, 2015.
  4. ↑ http://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/K/KollLo20.htm
  5. ↑ "Louis Kolls is Named Umpire in American League". The Telegraph-Herald. November 3, 1932. Retrieved August 7, 2012.
  6. ↑ "Umpire Proves First Casualty at Tiger Camp". The Spartanburg Herald-Journal. March 15, 1938. Retrieved August 7, 2012.
  7. ↑ Retrosheet
  8. ↑ "Umpire Kolls Released". The Milwaukee Journal. November 27, 1940. Retrieved August 7, 2012.
  9. ↑ "Eddie Johnson Now in College". The Spartanburg Herald-Journal. January 26, 1936. Retrieved August 7, 2012.
  10. ↑ Umpire Card
  11. ↑ "Umpire Lou Kolls Killed in Collision". The Milwaukee Journal. February 24, 1941. Retrieved August 7, 2012.
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