Glasser hanging up whistle, ready for winter vacations

Basketball official Jim Glasser tosses the opening tip during the Region 7 girls basketball tournament championship game on March 14 at Knights of Columbus Activities Center. It was Glasser’s last game as a basketball official after 24 years.

Jim Glasser is ready for some vacations to warmer climates in the winter.

At least that’s what his wife, Terry, tells him.

“She’s got plans for the winter time,” he said with a laugh.

After spending the first 21 years of his post-playing basketball career as a coach and the next 24 as an official, the 62-year-old Glasser is stepping away from the game.

“I think I’ll miss reffing more than I did teaching or coaching,” Glasser said. “It sounds funny. But, (you make) so many friends. You know all the coaches. I coached before, so I know how they were feeling during a game. You make friends with all the referees. We’ve got some good guys in southwest North Dakota.”

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