Pirates Honor Life-Saving Umpire During Pre-Game Ceremony

The Pittsburgh Pirates took time to honor the umpire who saved a woman’s life on the Roberto Clemente Bridge; KDKA's Ralph Iannotti reports.

[@emsauce75]

The man gets ridiculed every time he puts on the umpire uniform by random people and still has the heart to save someone he doesn't know. Heros are real.

[@SD-th9sp]

Em Sauce you hit the nail on the head.

[@tigerguy1013]

He didn’t do it to be famous, to be recognized, he did it because it was the right thing to do

[@nellspop1]

walking by her taking pictures. welcome to the new world. Blessings to the people that actually showed some humanity.

[@claymorgan183]

Great call, Blue.

[@darvish2012]

You DON'T hear THAT phrase too often.

[@michaelangelo3315]

I went to a party with John once in Fresno with my buddy Rick. One of the greatest Human Beings you'll ever meet. Doesn't surprise me...

[@jasonbertalotto2355]

👍🏼

[@seanbaker2971]

I've had a few people like this in my life I can't thank them enough including two different police officers at two separate times both of whom call me every now and then to see how I'm doing I'm one felon who can literally say the police saved my life

[@AhndreaSprattling]

He is a beautiful soul.

[@Csmooth69]

There's hope for this world yet..Well done!

[@StellarWishGaming2002]

Even though umpires are given a lot of crap, I got to admit, John Tumpane is a cool hero. Good job.

[@davidrivera9743]

When the Blue see something we can't see, we give them garbage. This time they doled out something OTHER than garbage that they could see.

[@elizabethlinsay9193]

It must have been the most traumatic experience of his life. God bless him forever.

[@galady8632]

Not all heroes wear capes. This umpire is indeed a true hero! I wish we could clone him!! The world would certainly be a better, more compassionate place. This remark is being posted May 2021, over a year into a pandemic. Yes, a few hundred thousand clones would be awesome!

[@larrysnipes7113]

"There goes my hero, watch him as he goes". Foo Fighters. Good job Blue!

[@ManiacRider3113]

HERO is not enough said. Good people, doing what your supposed to.

[@mav51063]

Amazing story about an awesome young man who did a remarkable thing! 💕

[@aaronharris5069]

6 years later, and this is still one of the most heroic acts I have ever seen. I hope that woman is doing better now. Kudos to Mr. Tumpane. 💙💙💙

[@robertyoung3992]

That was a home run of epic proportions, way to go

[@alexcarrion4450]

Great job and on Clemente bridge great 👏 yes hero👍

[@nycwastemanagment2741]

THANK YOU FOR YOUR IMMEDIATE NON THOUGHT ACTION IN SAVING THIS WOMAN LIFE. YOU JUST ADDED TO YOUR OWN LIFE. HUMANITY AT ITS BEST

[@TWCAlex802]

Class act. As for those people just standing there taking cell phone images instead of rushing to help her or call the police, shame on you

[@RobertJohnson-hx7bk]

Alex Farley I agree people get way too attached to they're cell phones, they can stick those phones straight up they're ass!!!

[@jonnybe24]

@@RobertJohnson-hx7bk how about you take yours out and sign up for a 3rd grade level grammar class?

[@chrisparker7256]

Glad to hear comments from the Pirate King of Dollar Tree about the heroic act one of his subjects performed.

[@robsimpson3771]

Hey John 😂. The guy in the cape, the Burger King crown, and the eye patch agrees. You are a hero 🤴🏼

[@allentonelli8395]

God bless

[@cmkelly257]

Great fuckin guy.

[@cmkelly257]

First Last nice first name

[@BarryH1701]

Best call by an umpire...EVER!

[@manifestgtr]

This poor dude...you can tell he’s uncomfortable with all this by the look on his face. I don’t blame him, I would be too. Getting showered with accolades for something like this is so embarrassing. It’s like, no dude...I don’t need this, stop it. I did what people are SUPPOSED to do and I DIDNT do it for the applause.

[@craigsmith155]

way to go sir

[@nbaballin5530]

God bless him

[@Kinsella_Finn]

I hope the lady is doing well

[@EskimoJoe492]

Amazing story, but the interview at 1:34 makes this entire segment. Classic Pittsburgh.

[@marytieger5143]

🤣

[@rossprohaska6263]

What the hell did he say? Jaw ticky Row?

[@johngoht2316]

What a hero but I gotta say I have never seen Clint Hurdle not angry before

[@benmiddleton9984]

Awesome

[@HolyMarkMcGrath]

At 0:35, it looked like Brian O'Nora was trying to wipe away a tear in his eye.

[@tylercolligan8812]

The smile at the end too. As a crew chief, how couldn't you be proud?

[@danballe]

For all the crap and hate we as fans sometimes give them, they are humans plain and simple.

[@samimartinez1409]

@@danballe Except for Angel Hernandez

[@jbreezy101]

Not the best ump but he's up there in terms of accuracy. When I first heard about it a few years ago I went wow. Nice work John!

[@johnmcaleese8459]

@@NeverendingSaga 👍 Why the hell would he even go there in the first place ?? Unbelievable.

[@redgirl0000]

Suicide just make things worst hope she got help

[@defiant4698]

The pirate king said he's a here so it shall be.

[@clachapelle]

HERO

[@christopherc.cooper7350]

Inspiring. Heartwarming. Fant.... Is that guy dressed like a king?

[@MansonX]

He’s a Pirate King, or King of the Pirates.

[@sunnysimmons]

wow

[@shawnhumphreys9261]

👍👍👍

[@FnLn55]

He was on a mission from God --- we all are.

[@riding4beers889]

no he isn't real

[@FnLn55]

@@riding4beers889 ... to each his own.

[@robertmarino7011]

Never know when your Angel will appear...

[@keepingitreal71]

Thanks to that man who gave a damn to save a woman from making a mistake.... Depression is a bitch.. Give the man a cape and a medal.... THANK YOU!!!!! ❤❤💘💘💘💘💘🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡💛💛💛💛💛💛💚💚💚💚💙💙💙💜💜🤎🤎🖤🤍

[@DFMACK]

If this becomes a movie please cast John Krasinski.

[@tristanparker6840]

0:08 umpoyer lol 😂 great thing what that ump did all respect to I live in Pittsburgh let's go bucs

[@r3tr0actiongamer24]

2:09 That's the majority of our messed up society. Thankfully the Umpire came by to save this womans life

[@alexbarowski9446]

His wife was an English teacher at my middle school 2 years ago

[@christophertmunro4503]

Strange!! An off duty MLB umpire stops a woman from jumping off a bridge named for a hometown baseball player that died in a helicopter crash!! (Twilight Zone theme playing)

[@johndavidson4128]

Good call blue

[@marlenezazuetta1504]

That black dude is Lil Nas x

[@jonjhon8491]

100% of the millennials walking by didn't even notice the woman I'm sure.....

[@LoveBaseballLove]

He is a millennial himself so...95%?

[@8644mec]

Actually most Millennials are very aware of mental health. Also, the umpire is one himself. But i'm guessing you think a "millennial" is anyone 21 years old or younger and have no actual clue about anything.

[@walterkoziol3822]

Bet no one ever says kill the ump when he's on.

[@Mr2legit2quitt]

It’s only 40 feet down to water. She wouldnt have died

[@ManiacRider3113]

You sir are the top of your class. The low class. Have a good fuckin day💀👺

[@squirrelsarepeopletoo6678]

@@ManiacRider3113 it's just more proof, that you don't have to search very far for a moron in the KZbin comments section.

[@paulmd2010]

I dont think you realize how far 40 feet straight down is. Its possible that she could have survived, be she easily could have died, or drowned to death after the impact. You sir are an idiot.

[@Mr2legit2quitt]

Maniac Rider you in a safer space since you said that? Liberals lolz

[@ManiacRider3113]

Liberal? That's funny shit bud. Just pointing out a fact.💀

[@FastPaull]

She didn't exactly pick a very high bridge lol