Title

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

Caption

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.

Credit line

Photo12/Heritage Images/Heritage Art

Reference

HRM21A72_381

Model release

NA

Property release

NA

License type

Rights managed

Available size

49,4Mb (1,1Mb) / 14,0in x 13,7in / 4188 x 4123 (300dpi)

Keywords

people black sport education industry country clothes museum color industrial dress armour war location baseball helmet protective clothing clothing sportswear company concept African American African-American afro-american warfare United States of America casque Colour Smithsonian Institution Major League Baseball Educational Institution heritage American America USA scientific institution Spalding object united states Unknown cultural heritage Black History Heritage Art National Museum of African American History and Culture NMAAHC MLB leather metal plastic and elastic masks (costume)