Emmett Ashford

Emmett Ashford

Emmett Littleton Ashford (November 23, 1914 – March 1, 1980), nicknamed "Ash", was the first African American umpire in Major League Baseball, working in the American League from 1966 to 1970.

Read more about Emmett Ashford:  Early Life, Early Career, Major League Career, After Umpiring, Further Reading

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