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Bowling tournament honors late MLB umpire from Iowa
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MLB umpire Eric Cooper, who worked in the majors for 21 seasons, dies at 52
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Close Call Sports & Umpire Ejection Fantasy League: Eric Cooper Dies at 52 Following Blood Clot
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Umpire nearly crashed car when told of first World Series assignment
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Field of Dreams umpire, an Iowa native, might play catch with his dad when he gets there - sportscollaboration
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Iowans Lost More Than an Umpire After Eric Cooper's Death
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MLB umpire, Iowa native dies at 52