American League umpire Frank Umont is the first to wear glasses in a regular-season game

American League umpire Frank Umont is the first to wear glasses in a regular-season game

1956 – American League umpire Frank Umont is the first to wear glasses in a regular-season game when he officiates a contest between the Detroit Tigers and Kansas City Athletics. A former NFL tackle for the New York Giants, Umont still presents an intimidating appearance to most players and fans.