Calling It as He Sees It

Following the Dodgers put Ventura Judge Henry J. Walsh on the road to the bench, where he umpires with ease.

Henry J. Walsh

Ventura County Superior Court

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By Sandra Hernandez
Daily Journal Staff Writer

VENTURA - As a child growing up in Brooklyn, N.Y., Henry J. Walsh spent the long hot days of summer watching some of the greatest baseball players of all time.

On any given day, Walsh might catch a glimpse of Duke Snider, Willie Mays or even Mickey Mantle catching a fly ball or hitting a home run.

Back then, Walsh and his friends sparred over which of these New York baseball icons ruled the outfield.... (continued)