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Billie Jean King

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2 weeks ago

58 years ago today, on April 11, 1966, Emmett Ashford, the first Black umpire in history, made his debut in a game at D.C. Stadium.

The Washington Senators played the Cleveland Guardians, and Emmett was the third base umpire.

He quickly became a popular umpire, and well known

58 years ago today, on April 11, 1966, Emmett Ashford, the first Black umpire in #MLB history, made his debut in a game at D.C. Stadium. The Washington Senators played the @CleGuardians, and Emmett was the third base umpire. He quickly became a popular umpire, and well known
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