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What was the main reason for Bernice Gera's retirement from umpiring?

  • Injury

  • Family Reasons

  • Resentment of Other Umpires

  • Lack of Interest

Answer

Bernice Gera retired from umpiring after just one game, citing the resentment of other umpires as her main reason. Her groundbreaking achievement as the first woman to umpire a professional baseball game was met with resistance from her male colleagues.
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