February 20. Emmett Ashford becomes the first African-American umpire in organized baseball in 1951

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Feb. 20, 1952 - After authorization as a substitute umpire in the Southwestern International League Emmett Ashford becomes the first African-American umpire in organized baseball.• Wire photograph of Emmett Ashford in action in Puerto Rico.

February 20. Emmett Ashford becomes the first African-American umpire in organized baseball in 1951

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