Fmr. MLB Umpire Phil Cuzzi

November 9, 2026
Phil Cuzzi, an Essex County native who umpired MLB games for nearly three decades, recently received a “Star of Essex” award as part of Italian Heritage Month. He talks about his Jersey roots and his career.

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