American League umpire Steve Palermo is shot outside of a restaurant in Dallas, Texas.

On July 7, 1991, American League umpire Steve Palermo is shot outside of the restaurant, Campisi’s Egyptian Restaurant in Dallas, Texas. Considered one of the best arbiters in the game, Palermo will make a recovery from serious injuries, but will not return to major league umpiring. Palermo and another man were shot early this morning…