Emmett Ashford paved way for black umpires
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April 11, 1966: Emmett Ashford makes history as first Black umpire in American League – Society for American Baseball Research
April 23,1966 The Sporting News: Emmett Ashford, First African American Umpire - Atlanta Braves First Game - Busch Memorial Stadium Opens - Orioles Jim Palmer: (1966) Magazine / Periodical
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