Linked Up: Generations of Calls
July 9, 2013
By Geoff Kimmerly
Second Half editor
Father Ralph Burr recently finished his 50th season as an MHSAA official at 76 years old. His daughter Jackie has worked with him for 20 seasons, and son Jeff has served alongside Dad various times over the last 36 years.
Add in another son and grandson, and the family has officiated a combined 142 years in the Muskegon area.
Grand Rapids' WZZM tells the story of the Burrs, focusing especially on Ralph and his other contributions including the care-taking of Muskegon's Sheldon Field.
Click for the WZZM story on the Burrs and watch below if your browser allows for Flash playback. Also, see the report done earlier this season by the Muskegon Chronicle.
PHOTO: Members of the Burr family pose during the MHSAA Officials Awards & Alumni Banquet in May including current MHSAA officials Jackie Burr, (to her left) Ralph Burr and (on far right) Jeff Burr.
Today in the MHSAA: 4/1/25
By
Geoff Kimmerly
MHSAA.com senior editor
April 1, 2025
1. GIRLS LACROSSE Grand Haven held on for a 12-10 win over Holland West Ottawa – Grand Haven Tribune
2. BASEBALL Division 1 No. 18 Northville opened with a 4-0 win over Plymouth – Hometown Life
3. BASEBALL Fruitport opened with a sweep of Wyoming Kelloggsville – MuskegonSports.com
4. GIRLS TENNIS Grand Haven improved to 5-1-1 with a 7-1 win over Spring Lake – Grand Haven Tribune
Also of note …
HOCKEY Joey Larson, the Mr. Hockey Award winner for Hartland in 2018-19, has signed with the NHL’s New York Islanders – Livingston Daily Press & Argus