Gerald Joseph Crawford (born August 13, 1947) is an American former umpire in Major League Baseball.

[2] His 11th appearance in the League Championship Series in 2005 broke the record he had previously shared with Bruce Froemming.

[4] As his father worked the first game at Philadelphia's Veterans Stadium on April 10, 1971 at home plate, Crawford worked home plate in the last game at "The Vet" on September 28, 2003[5] and repeated the honors when Citizens Bank Park opened on April 12, 2004.

Crawford's 2010 crew included Chris Guccione, Phil Cuzzi and Brian O'Nora.

Crawford announced his retirement effective at the end of the 2010 season due to back problems.