Lonnie Warneke (March 28, 1909 - June 23, 1976) is the only player in Major League history to play and umpire in both a World Series and an All-Star game. Warneke came up with the Chicago Cubs in 1930 at the age of 21. In 1932, his second full season, The Sporting News called Lon the outstanding National League pitcher of the year after he led the league in wins posting a 22-6 record, led in winning percentage (78.6%), ERA (2.37) and shutouts (4). He finished second in Most Valuable Player award voting, his first recognition of seven. He was named to his first of five All-Star Game appearances the following season. Warneke pitched 15 seasons for the Chicago Cubs (1930-1936, 1942-1943, 1945) and the St. Louis Cardinals (1937-1942). In 1941, he threw a no-hitter for the St. Louis Cardinals against the Cincinnati Reds. Lon was a member of two National League pennant-winning teams (1932, 1935) and was 2-1 in World Series games, having played in five and completed two. Warneke led the league once in wins, winning percentage, ERA, complete games a wild pitches and twice topped all of the NL pitchers with shutouts. Lon Warneke finished his career with a 192-121 record adding 1,140 strikeouts and a 3.18 career ERA in 2,782.1 innings pitched.
