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BEHIND THE PLATE … Umpire Rick Stiver is honored during his final game behind the plate.
By: India Kenner
THE VILLAGE REPORTER
india@thevillagereporter.com
For over five decades, umpire Rick Stiver stood behind the plate, not for fame or fortune, but for a deep love of baseball, a commitment to fairness, and a desire to honor his faith and community.
At 75, this seasoned sports of...
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