Plus: Art Williams, the NL's 1st Black umpire
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| On Sept. 18, 1972, Art Williams made his Major League debut at the age of 38, becoming the first Black umpire in National League history and the second in AL/NL history.
A quarter-century after Jackie Robinson became the first Black player in modern NL history and Larry Doby followed suit as the first Black player in the American League in 1947, both leagues were integrated for umpires, too.
Williams' family was on hand to witness the barrier-breaking occasion.
"We were just over the moon watching him go out there and perform," his brother Audie said. "It was unbelievable." |
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