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: 12/2/25
By
Geoff Kimmerly
MHSAA.com senior editor
December 2, 2025
1. BOYS BASKETBALL Marion opened this season with a 44-43 win over McBain Northern Michigan Christian – Cadillac News
2. BOYS BASKETBALL Mancelona edged Kalkaska 65-61 in their season opener – Traverse City Record-Eagle
3. BOYS BASKETBALL Pinconning started off in a big way with a 63-44 victory over Bay City Central – Bay City Times
4. BOYS BASKETBALL Bridgeport opened with a 61-39 win over Kingston under first-year coach Alton Sanders – Saginaw News
5. BOYS BASKETBALL Bear Lake opened with a 67-46 win over Harbor Springs – Manistee News Advocate
6. BOYS BASKETBALL Lake Leelanau St. Mary opened with a win, 56-46 over Kingsley – Up North Live
7. BOYS BASKETBALL New Haven and River Rouge were among season-opener winners from Metro Detroit – Detroit News
8. BOYS BASKETBALL Saginaw Swan Valley, Birch Run and Carrollton were among other Saginaw-area winners on opening night – WNEM