In the 1947 World Series, featuring the Brooklyn Dodgers and New York Yankees, the current six-man crew was established as an alternate umpire was stationed along each foul line.
Emmett Ashford became an umpire in the Southwestern International League and became the first black professional umpire in
1951.
Later in 1966, Emmett Ashford became the first black umpire in the major leagues when he reached the American League after 14 seasons in the minor leagues.
In 1972, Bernice Gera became the first woman to umpire a professional baseball game when she worked a Class A New York-Penn League game.
In 1974, Armando Rodriguez became the first Hispanic umpire to work in the major leagues as he joined the American League staff.
Steve Palermo, an American League umpire, suffered a career-ending gunshot wound while attempting to prevent the robbery of two women in 1991.
Harry and Hunter Wendelstedt became the first father-son umpire combination to work a major league game together in 1998.
Emmett Ashford became an umpire in the Southwestern International League and became the first black professional umpire in
Taylor O'BrienDate of Interview: July1, 2007
Later in 1966, Emmett Ashford became the first black umpire in the major leagues when he reached the American League after 14 seasons in the minor leagues.
In 1972, Bernice Gera became the first woman to umpire a professional baseball game when she worked a Class A New York-Penn League game.
In 1974, Armando Rodriguez became the first Hispanic umpire to work in the major leagues as he joined the American League staff.
Steve Palermo, an American League umpire, suffered a career-ending gunshot wound while attempting to prevent the robbery of two women in 1991.
Harry and Hunter Wendelstedt became the first father-son umpire combination to work a major league game together in 1998.
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