Joe West set an MLB record Tuesday, umpiring his 5,376th regular-season game.
Appearing behind the plate as the Chicago White Sox hosted the St. Louis Cardinals, the 68-year-old surpassed Hall of Fame umpire Bill Klem's record that stood since 1941.
To celebrate, he bought 116 tickets for family and friends, according to ESPN's Jesse Rogers. MLB officials were also in attendance.
Among West's guests was the San Diego Chicken, who presented him with flowers in the sixth inning after the game was ruled official.
Bally Sports MidwestJimmy Ballgame is really excited about a particular fan in the stands at tonight's game: "There he is!