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Umpire mask worn by Emmett Ashford, ca. 1965. Creator: Unknown.

Umpire mask worn by Emmett Ashford, ca. 1965. Creator: Unknown.

2-833-317 - Heritage Art/Heritage Images

Emmett Ashford was the first African American umpire in Major League Baseball (MLB). Ashford umped from 1966-1970 and was known for his animated calls and dress. After retiring as an umpire in 1970, Ashford continued his relationship with MLB and was hired by Commissioner Bowie Kuhn as a public relations advisor in 1971.

Image Details

People Information

Creator
  1. Unknown, attributed to: :
Medium
  1. Leather, metal, plastic, and elastic
Picture Type
  1. Masks (costume)
  2. Object
Category Hierarchy

Lifestyle & Leisure Fashion & Dress

Lifestyle & Leisure Sport & Pastimes

Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 4188x4123
File Size : 50,588kb

Aliases

  1. 2014.16.1
  1. NMAAHC-D82865F677B72_5001.txt
  1. 0990004867
  1. 2-833-317
  1. 2014.16.1
  1. 2833317
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