Red Flaherty was born on 25 April 1917 in Maynard, Massachusetts, USA. He was married to Jeannette Thompson. He died on 1 April 1999 in Falmouth, Massachusetts, USA.
American League umpire, 1953-1973. Umpired two American League Championship Series (1969, 1972); four World Series (1955, 1958, 1965, 1970); and three All-Star Games (1956, 1961, 1969).