Paul Runge wore number 17 on his jacket and shirt sleeve for most of his 25-year umpiring career.
Runge also worked in the single-game playoff to decide the NL's Western Division championship in 1980.
[2] He was umpiring at first base on September 25, 1986, when Mike Scott pitched a no-hitter to clinch the NL West title for the Houston Astros.
He also officiated on September 28, 1988, when Orel Hershiser broke the Major League record for consecutive scoreless innings pitched.
[3] During Game 5 of the 1984 World Series, Runge was the home plate umpire when Kirk Gibson hit a home run where his Detroit Tigers won that year's World Series over the San Diego Padres.