February 20, 1952
Emmett Ashford becomes the first African-American umpire in organized baseball by being authorized to be a substitute umpire in the Southwestern International League.
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On February 20, in the year 1952:
Emmett Ashford becomes the first African-American umpire in organized baseball by being authorized to be a substitute umpire in the Southwestern International League.
Baseball is a bat-and-ball sport played between two teams of nine players each, taking turns batting and fielding.
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Why February 20, 1952 matters:
Emmett Ashford becomes the first African-American umpire in organized baseball by being authorized to be a substitute umpire in the Southwestern International League.
What began on this day left a lasting mark on history. The effects were felt immediately and continued to shape events, ideas, and lives long afterwards.
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Historical context: February 20, 1952
The 20th century brought rapid advances in health, communication, science, and technology that reshaped everyday human experience.
The event on this day: Emmett Ashford becomes the first African-American umpire in organized baseball by being authorized to be a substitute umpire in the Southwestern International League.
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