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: 8/17/26
By
Geoff Kimmerly
MHSAA.com senior editor
August 17, 2026
1. GIRLS GOLF Byron Center carded a 339 to win the Sydney Carfine Memorial Tournament by 28 strokes – Local Sports Journal
2. GIRLS GOLF Grand Rapids South Christian scored a 363 to win the Big Rapids Cardinal Invitational by 19 – Cadillac News
3. BOYS TENNIS Midland Dow opened its season with big wins over South Lyon East and East Lansing – Midland Daily News
4. GIRLS TENNIS Norway opened the fall with a big win over Ishpeming – Iron Mountain Daily News