BILLINGS — Looking back on his lengthy career as an umpire in Major League Baseball, Helena native Brian Knight is in awe.

"I wake up every morning now even still and pinch myself," Knight told MTN Sports during a phone interview on Sunday. "Never in my wildest dreams did I think any of this would have been possible."

It was the stuff of dreams for Knight. But now he is transitioning to the next phase of his life, having been forced into early retirement on Aug. 1 due to a neck injury. He was replaced on the MLB staff by Charlie Ramos. Knight's retirement was initially reported by the Associated Press.

Associated Press

Knight's final major league appearance came on June 26, 2024, in Tampa Bay in a game between the Mariners and Rays. He went into that game not knowing it would be his la

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