[2] In Game 2 of the 1991 World Series, Coble made a controversial third-inning call at first base.
Replays suggest Gant may have been lifted off the bag by Minnesota first baseman Kent Hrbek.
Three days after Coble's resignation was accepted, his wife Kim died of cancer at the age of 44.
[4] In subsequent arbitration, the MLB was ordered to rehire several of the affected umpires, including Coble.
After serving in the United States Air Force, Coble played catcher and first base for Elon, earning team MVP honors in his junior season.