William Jeremiah "Lord" Byron (September 18, 1872 – December 27, 1955) was an American Major League Baseball umpire.

[2] Byron began umpiring in the Michigan State League in 1896.

[citation needed] Byron died in Ypsilanti, Michigan.

[5] Whenever a batter complained about being called out on strikes, Byron would recite a poem:[citation needed] Let me tell you something, friend Before you grow much older You cannot improve your average, Sir With the bat upon your shoulder.

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