Douglas Walker "Scotty" Robb (September 23, 1908 – April 10, 1969) was a professional

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who worked in the

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from 1947 to 1952, and the

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in 1952 and 1953. In 1936, Robb was initially a student in the George Barr Umpire School held at Whittington Park in

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and operated by Major League Umpire George Barr. On August 29, 1947, Robb joined the National League. Robb was an umpire in the 1950 and

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s. In his career, he umpired 869 Major League games. He was the home plate umpire for

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on August 25, 1952. In 1952, Robb was fined and suspended by

President

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for an April 22 incident with player

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. Robb paid the fine then resigned. Two days later he was offered a job by

President

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, which he accepted. Robb, therefore, became one of the few umpires to work in both leagues. On June 28, 1953, Robb retired to work in his printing business.

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