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Home > Leatherby Libraries > Frank Mt. Pleasant Library of Special Collections and Archives > Emmett Ashford Collection

Frank Mt. Pleasant Library of Special Collections and Archives

Emmett Ashford Collection

Emmett Ashford impacted the world of baseball in a variety of ways. His major influence was as the first black umpire in organized baseball. He spent 15 years as an umpire in the minor leagues prior to his stylish and groundbreaking entry into the major leagues which culminated in his officiating in the 1970 world series. In this milieu he was a pioneer in training umpires on the national and international level. Upon retirement he worked for then major league baseball commissioner, Bowie Kuhn. His duties included serving as Commissioner of the Alaskan League and overseeing activities in Hawaii.

Subsequently, Mr. Ashford, a Chapman University alumnus is: 1. In the Chapman University Sports Hall of Fame 2. One of the 150 Faces of Chapman University 3. The recipient of a posthumous Doctorate of Humane Letters from the College of Educational Studies at Chapman University in 2012.

Recognition/awards established in Emmett Ashford's name:

  • CAHPERD (California Association of Health Physical Education Recreation and Dance, diversity and social justice section ) - Emmett Ashford Community Spirit Award ....ongoing
  • Playing By the Rules - state umpire of the year award....established July 12th 2005
  • LAUSD (Los Angeles Unified School District) - inductee Los Angeles high schools Sports Hall of Fame. ..inaugural event June 10th 2011
  • The Baseball Reliquary - inductee Shrine of the Eternals... July 28 2008

  • (Text and selected images courtesy of Adrienne Bratton.)

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  • A Fight Breaks Out

    A Fight Breaks Out

  • Angel Bowl

    Angel Bowl

  • At Southern California High School

    At Southern California High School

  • Clarke Steelers

    Clarke Steelers

  • Difference of Opinion

    Difference of Opinion

  • Emmett and Andy Strasberg

    Emmett and Andy Strasberg

  • Emmett and Catcher 1

    Emmett and Catcher 1

  • Emmett and Catcher 2

    Emmett and Catcher 2

  • Emmett and Gordon

    Emmett and Gordon

  • Emmett and Jose Cardenas

    Emmett and Jose Cardenas

  • Emmett and Margaret

    Emmett and Margaret

  • Emmett and Margaret at Dinner

    Emmett and Margaret at Dinner

  • Emmett and Margaret with Vice President Humphrey

    Emmett and Margaret with Vice President Humphrey

  • Emmett and Virginia

    Emmett and Virginia

  • Emmett Ashford Autographed Photo

    Emmett Ashford Autographed Photo

  • Emmett Ashford Biographical Sketch

    Emmett Ashford Biographical Sketch

  • Emmett Ashford, in Umpire Uniform

    Emmett Ashford, in Umpire Uniform

  • Emmett at All Star Softball Game

    Emmett at All Star Softball Game

  • Emmett at Banquet 1

    Emmett at Banquet 1

  • Emmett at Banquet 2

    Emmett at Banquet 2

  • Emmett at Goodwill Industries

    Emmett at Goodwill Industries

  • Emmett at the Kiwanis Club Luncheon 1

    Emmett at the Kiwanis Club Luncheon 1

  • Emmett at the Kiwanis Club Luncheon 2

    Emmett at the Kiwanis Club Luncheon 2

  • Emmett at the Kiwanis Club Luncheon 3

    Emmett at the Kiwanis Club Luncheon 3

  • Emmett at the Kiwanis Club Luncheon 4

    Emmett at the Kiwanis Club Luncheon 4

  • Emmett at the Lions Club

    Emmett at the Lions Club

  • Emmett at Women's Game

    Emmett at Women's Game

  • Emmett Behind Homeplate 1

    Emmett Behind Homeplate 1

  • Emmett Behind Homeplate 2

    Emmett Behind Homeplate 2

  • Emmett Behind Homeplate 3

    Emmett Behind Homeplate 3

  • Emmett Behind the Plate

    Emmett Behind the Plate

  • Emmett Boards Plane

    Emmett Boards Plane

  • Emmett during Training 1

    Emmett during Training 1

  • Emmett during Training 2

    Emmett during Training 2

  • Emmett during Training 3

    Emmett during Training 3

  • Emmett Having a Drink

    Emmett Having a Drink

  • Emmett Having Fun

    Emmett Having Fun

  • Emmett Headshot

    Emmett Headshot

  • Emmett Hulas

    Emmett Hulas

  • Emmett in Conference

    Emmett in Conference

  • Emmett in Cufflinks

    Emmett in Cufflinks

  • Emmett in Suit

    Emmett in Suit

  • Emmett in the Locker Room 1

    Emmett in the Locker Room 1

  • Emmett in the Locker Room 2

    Emmett in the Locker Room 2

  • Emmett Lodge Photo

    Emmett Lodge Photo

  • Emmett & Margaret Ashford Accept Award from Mayor Bradley

    Emmett & Margaret Ashford Accept Award from Mayor Bradley

  • Emmett Misc._Page_11

    Emmett Misc._Page_11

  • Emmett Officiates Football

    Emmett Officiates Football

  • Emmett Officiating Basketball

    Emmett Officiating Basketball

  • Emmett on the Field

    Emmett on the Field

  • Emmett Reads the Newspaper

    Emmett Reads the Newspaper

  • Emmett Receives Award

    Emmett Receives Award

 
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