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MAJOR LEAGUE SERVICE TIME: 25 Years

CAREER: Joined the Major League staff in 1985...has worked the All-Star Game (1989, 97, 2002), Division Series (1996, 99, 2002-04, 06-08), League Championship Series (1990, 92, 95, 98, 2000, 01, 05) and World Series (1996, 99, 2004)...served as crew chief for the 2008 National League Division Series between the Dodgers and Cubs...attended the Al Somers Umpire School (1976)...previously worked in the Midwest League (1976-77), Eastern League (1978), American Association (1978-82), Florida Instructional League (1977-78) and Puerto Rico Winter League (1979).

PERSONAL: Gerald Sidney Davis...born in February 1953 in St. Louis...resides in Wisconsin...married Lynn...has one child: Jeremy...is active with the Big Brothers/Big Sisters and the Make-A-Wish Foundation...was named the 1994 BBWAA Umpire of the Year by the St. Louis Chapter...played semi-pro baseball in the St. Louis area...owns Gerry Davis Sports, which supplies apparel and equipment to amateur officials...proudest moment as a Major League umpire was working behind the plate for Game Six of the 1996 World Series...conducts umpire clinics in the off-season...enjoys playing golf and attending his son's sporting events.