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Beloved Umpire Room Attendant Jack Efta Passes at 72
10/31/2025
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Story summary
- Jack Efta, umpire room attendant at Progressive Field from 1995 to 2019, died at age 72 after battling lymphoma.
- He prepared baseballs for games.
- Efta was a vital yet often overlooked figure in baseball operations.
- His death marks a loss for the baseball community and highlights the importance of those who work behind the scenes.
