What was the name of 2026 Hall of Fame referee Joey Crawford’s father?
Answer
Shag Crawford
The father of 2026 Hall of Fame referee Joey Crawford was Shag Crawford.
Shag Crawford was a Major League Baseball umpire in the National League from 1956 through 1975. Joey grew up around professional officiating and later followed his father into a long career working major sports contests.
Joey Crawford became an NBA referee and officiated for more than four decades. His brother Jerry Crawford also became a Major League Baseball umpire, making officiating a prominent family tradition.
The family connection is sometimes confused because Joey’s brother shared the Crawford surname and also worked professionally as an official. The correct father-son pairing is Shag and Joey Crawford.