Nestor Chylak

Nestor Chylak
Born	(1922-05-11)May 11, 1922 Olyphant, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Died	February 17, 1982(1982-02-17) (aged 59) Dunmore, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Resting place	SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Cemetery, Peckville, Pennsylvania
Occupation	American League Umpire
Years active	1954–1978
Military career
Service/branch	United States Army
Years of service	1942–1945
Battles/wars	World War II Battle of the Bulge
Awards	Silver Star (1) Purple Heart (1)
Baseball player Baseball career
Career highlights and awards
Special Assignments All-Star Game (1957, 1960, 1960², 1964, 1973 and 1978) ALCS (1969, 1972, 1973) World Series (1957, 1960, 1966, 1971, 1977)
Member of the National
Baseball Hall of Fame
Induction	1999
Election method	Veterans Committee

Nestor George Chylak Jr. (/ˈtʃaɪlæk/; May 11, 1922 – February 17, 1982) was an American umpire in Major League Baseball who worked in the American League from 1954 to 1978. He umpired in three ALCS (1969, 1972, 1973), serving as crew chief in 1969 and 1973. He also called five World Series (1957, 1960, 1966, 1971, 1977), serving as the crew chief in 1971 (in which he worked home plate in the decisive Game 7) and 1977. He also worked in six All-Star Games: 1957, 1960 (both games), 1964, 1973 and 1978, working home plate in the second 1960 game and in 1973.