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.

Emmett Ashford
Umpire
Born: (1914-11-23)November 23, 1914
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Died: March 1, 1980(1980-03-01) (aged 65)
Marina del Rey, California, U.S.
MLB debut
April 11, 1966
Last MLB appearance
October 15, 1970
Career highlights and awards
  • First African–American Umpire in MLB

Special Assignments

  • All-Star Game (1967)
  • World Series (1970)
Military career
Allegiance United States
Service/branch United States Navy
Years of service1943–1946
Battles/warsWorld War II
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