Game in Kansas City, Palermo accompanied the umpiring crew to the plate for special recognition. References External links Retrosheet White House press release on Palermo Palermo discusses his career and his participation in White House event 1949 births 2017 deaths Sportspeople from Worcester, Massachusetts Palmero, Steve American shooting survivors Palmero, Steve Major League Baseball umpires Norwich University alumni Worcester State University alumni Deaths from cancer in Kansas Deaths from lung cancer