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: 6/5/18
June 5, 2018
By Geoff Kimmerly
Second Half editor
Each weekday of the school year, we break down the top headlines courtesy of Michigan’s sports media.
1. Rules: The MHSAA’s new transfer regulation takes effect in 2019-20, but based on sports an athlete plays beginning in 2018-19. Check out this explanation – State Champs Sports Network
2. Baseball: Division 1 No. 6 Grand Ledge advanced to the Capital Diamond Classic championship game with a 3-1 win over Lansing Catholic – Lansing State Journal
3. Baseball: Division 2 No. 7 DeWitt came back to defeat Holt and earn the opportunity to repeat as Diamond Classic champ – Lansing State Journal