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American League officially announces the hiring of Emmett Ashford

February 20, 1963January 17, 2019 Umpire

On February 20, 1966, the American League officially announces the hiring of Emmett Ashford, who will become the first black umpire in major league history. Ashford will make his American League debut in 1966.

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