Since 1921, the Northwest Association of Umpires has prided itself on providing the game of baseball with the high level of quality officiating that it deserves. We are the premier umpire association in the Northern Midwest, based in Minnesota’s Twin Cities of Minneapolis and Saint Paul. We umpire collegiate, high school, men’s amateur, and American Legion baseball throughout the state of Minnesota. For more than 100 years now, the Northwest “NW” has been a symbol to our surrounding communities of commitment to the art of officiating the great sport of baseball. We are proud to build upon that tradition.
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Larry’s Corner
For 61 years (1961 to 2022), Larry Gallagher was an indispensable member of Northwest Umpires. He has forever affected how baseball is officiated in the Midwest part of the United States.
Larry was known for his thorough, extensive, though “accurate” instruction and evaluations.
“If You Do Your Job Right, Somebody Isn’t Going To Like You.”
“Never Take a Play Off”….”One Pitch at a Time”
NWUA would like to carry on his tradition of sending information on baseball rules and umpire mechanics in order to carry on his legacy.