On this date in 1966, Emmet Ashford becomes the first African-American umpire in major league history in the Indians 5-2 win over the Senators at RFK Stadium in Washington DC.
"Listen," said the security guard according to a news account from the time, "There are no Negro umpires in the major leagues."
"Well, there will be," Ashford said, "If you let me in the park!"
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