Podcast appearances and mentions of emmett ashford

This week we talk baseball. From the actual topic, Emmett Ashford to the ratings for The World Series. A sports type episode. Do your own research and enjoy.

Games can be important because of the players, of firsts, of society, or more. Today's classic baseball radio broadcast features an important first for umpiring that reflects society. In 1966 Emmett Ashford became the first African American umpire in the major league. Having umpired since the late 1930s  (by virtue of being the volunteer when another umpire failed to turn up to a game), he made a name for himself with his flamboyant style as he worked up through the league. He made his debut on April 11, 1966. After a little bit of a search in our archives, we've got one of Emmett Ashford's earliest games in the MLB. Two months into the season Ashford finds himself manning first base in this mid-season clash between the Yankees (33-40) and the Senators (32-46)… and we're cutting straight to the first pitch. You can find the boxscore here. https://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/WS2/WS2196607030.shtml This game was played on July 3rd, 1966. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classicbaseballradio/message

February 20, 1951 (or July 1951). Emmett Ashford is waiting inside the ballpark of the Mexicali Eagles. At 36 years old, he's toiled around the United States, working toward his goal of becoming a professional umpire. Finally, he lands a tryout just south of the border to make it happen. But there's a problem: the other umpires needed to play the game are white— they won't take the field with a Black man.Today, Emmett Ashford attempts to become the first Black umpire in organized baseball. Can he make it happen? And if so, can he overcome barriers to make it all the way to the majors?Special thanks to our guests: Raymond Bell, the executive producer of “Called Up: The Emmett Ashford Story” and Doug Harris, the producer, director and editor of the same film; Adrienne Bratton, the daughter of Emmett Ashford; and Mark Armour, a baseball historian. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In another rerun, as we near the end of Black History Month, Bill takes us back to three years ago this week, when we discussed Major League Baseball's first Black umpire. New stuff next week, almost guaranteed! Original description: We know that, even after Jackie Robinson's debut, Major League Baseball didn't integrate all at once. In fact, one of the last groups to integrate were the umpires, when Emmett Ashford took the field for the first time, 53 years ago this week(ish). Mike and Bill look back at his life and career, describe his distinctive style, talk about the barriers and prejudice he face, and ponder whether MLB has done enough to secure his legacy. Also, happy birthday to Tim Burke and Elston Howard!

The last game of baseball played before quarantine was a pre-season game between the Yankees and the Nationals. It was the definition of inconsequential. Except for a single man in blue who represents a deep and painful chapter in an ongoing story that Baseball and America continues to reckon with. Featuring interviews with the Athletic's Alex Coffey, Peter Golenbock, and archival audio of Emmett Ashford courtesy of the National Baseball Hall of Fame Library.

The last game of baseball played before quarantine was a pre-season game between the Yankees and the Nationals. It was the definition of inconsequential. Except for a single man in blue who represents a deep and painful chapter in an ongoing story that Baseball and America continues to reckon with. Featuring interviews with the Athletic's Alex Coffey, Peter Golenbock, and archival audio of Emmett Ashford courtesy of the National Baseball Hall of Fame Library.

Watch this episode on YouTube! In our first Sunday Conversations episode, Kev and I discuss "On This Day in History," including Real One of the Week and the first African-American umpire, Emmett Ashford, and get REAL deep about the quality of people in the world, the positives and negatives of emerging tech, and how to take control of your life by thinking positively. (0:00-3:45) On This Day In History - April 11th/12th (3:46-7:00) Cape Disappointment/Ghosts (7:01-9:15) Neuralink and the Monkey that played Pong with it's Mind (9:15-15:40) What would you put on a split of good vs bad people in the world? (15:40-18:30) The American Dream from our POV (18:31-21:30) How we have changed our outlook on life by thinking about things differently (21:31-End) Closing spew Links and Resources: Mental Health Awareness: We're here for anyone that needs to talk. Seriously, hit us up and we will do whatever we can to help. Suicide Prevention Hotline: 800-273-8255 Intro music courtesy of www.freekvanworkum.net Like the outro song? Go follow Levi Holliday on social: Linktree - https://linktr.ee/LeviHollidayMusic --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/skylinespew/support

Sean tells the tale of another trailblazing umpire, and for the first time Eds sees it coming. In an episode which came so close that it actually crossed path's with the previous story, Sean shares the life of Emmett Ashford, a tenacious man who dug in against the adversity of the day and remained true to himself despite the resistance to his energetic style to take the American League by storm.

To kick off season two, Kevin Weber discusses climbing the ladder, the NFHS player/DH rule, preseason preparation, a Referee Magazine/NASO NFHS Quiz, and spotlights Emmett Ashford. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thehammer/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thehammer/support

Multi-talented singer-songwriter, photographer, and soon-to-be sports history documentarian Byron Motley joins the show this week to discuss his late father’s colorful career as an umpire in baseball’s legendary Negro Leagues – the subject of his 2007 collaborative oral history, Ruling Over Monarchs, Giants, and Stars. A child of Depression-era rural Alabama, a teenaged Bob Motley migrated north in the early 1940s to his uncle’s home in Dayton, OH in search of work – and a tryout as a Negro League pitcher.  World War II intervened, and Motley was soon off to the front lines as one of the first African-Americans in the then-segregated (Montfort Point) Marines – receiving both a Purple Heart (shot in the foot during combat) and a Congressional Gold Medal of Honor for his service. While recovering from his wounds, Motley caught wind of a baseball game outside his military hospital and volunteered to umpire – crutches and all.  Despite earning him an immediate trip back to the battlefield, it set the stage for his post-discharge career ambitions. Relocated to Kansas City in 1946, Motley supplemented his day job at a local GM plant with persistent attempts to umpire games with KC’s fabled Monarchs, ultimately yielding a decade-long moonlighting career calling contests across the Negro Leagues.  Known for a flamboyant acrobatic style, Motley became nationally known as the most entertaining game-caller in the Negro majors – as much an attraction as the pioneering players and teams themselves. Though a Major League call-up never came, Motley still broke barriers in Triple-A and NCAA ball, and was instrumental in helping usher in the eventual arrival of the first African-American umpire (his Pacific Coast League colleague Emmett Ashford) in 1966.   Check out Warby Parker – whose exclusive Home Try-On program is the free, no obligation way to select high-quality eyeglass frames in the convenience of your own home!  Go to warbyparker.com/GOODSEATS to take the simple quiz and find the perfect pair(s) for you!

We know that, even after Jackie Robinson's debut, Major League Baseball didn't integrate all at once. In fact, one of the last groups to integrate were the umpires, when Emmett Ashford took the field for the first time, 53 years ago this week(ish). Mike and Bill look back at his life and career, describe his distinctive style, talk about the barriers and prejudice he face, and ponder whether MLB has done enough to secure his legacy. Also, happy birthday to Tim Burke and Elston Howard!

Today we celebrate Emmett Ashford, the first African American umpire in Major League Baseball

Today we celebrate Emmett Ashford, the first African American umpire in Major League Baseball

Today we celebrate the life and achievements of Emmett Ashford, the first African American umpire in Major League Baseball

Today we celebrate the life and achievements of Emmett Ashford, the first African American umpire in Major League Baseball

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