Jake O'Donnell
Jake O'Donnell | |
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| Born | January 25, 1937 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Nationality | United States |
| Occupation(s) | NBA referee (1967–1995) AL umpire (1968–1971) |
James Michael "Jake" O'Donnell (born January 25, 1937, in Philadelphia) is a former sports official who worked as a National Basketball Association (NBA) referee for 28 seasons from 1967 to 1995, and also as an umpire in Major League Baseball for four seasons from 1968 to 1971. He is the only person to officiate All-Star games in both Major League Baseball and the NBA.