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: 12/7/21

By Geoff Kimmerly
MHSAA.com senior editor

December 7, 2021

1. BOYS BASKETBALL Bloomfield Hills Brother Rice opened with an 86-68 win over reigning Division 1 champion Grand Blanc – MLive-Detroit

2. BOYS BASKETBALL DaMarquss Palmreuter keyed Reese’s big opening-night win over Bridgeport – Bay City Times

3. BOYS BASKETBALL Freshman Bradley Richards put up a stunning double-double in his high school debut as Fruitport Calvary Christian defeated Pentwater – MuskegonSports.com

4. GIRLS BASKETBALL Ryleigh Zinn filled the stat sheet as Genesee edged Bay City All Saints 40-38 – Bay City Times

5. BOYS BASKETBALL Saginaw Swan Valley came back from a 13-point deficit to defeat Chesaning 61-57 – Saginaw News

6. GIRLS BASKETBALL Constantine began its season with a 50-40 win over Berrien Springs – JoeInsider.com

7. BOYS BASKETBALL Hartland opened with a 56-51 win over Saginaw Heritage – Livingston Daily Press & Argus

8. BOYS BASKETBALL Utica opened with a 55-47 victory over Rochester Hills Stoney Creek – Macomb Daily

9. BOYS BASKETBALL Four Ravenna players scored in double figures as the team defeated Grand Rapids West Michigan Aviation Academy 65-50 – MuskegonSports.com

10. BOYS BASKETBALL Braden Hill’s 29 points led Charlotte past Jonesville 69-56 – Jackson Citizen Patriot