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Lot # 284: 1959 Emmett Ashford, "First Black Major League Umpire" Early Photo of Future Hall of Famer

Starting Bid: $25.00

Bids: 1 (Bid History)

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Item was in Auction "February Collectors Auction 2023",
which ran from 1/27/2023 9:00 PM to
2/18/2023 8:00 PM



Original 1959 action photo of the first black umpire in major league baseball Emmett Ashford as he overseas a game in the Dominican Republic and argues with a white player (an interesting and symbolic work of art). A unique new discovery being offered here for the first time ever, the photo is clear and bold presenting in decent condition overall with a crease at the top being the only real flaw. One of the best images of Ashford ever taken and by far the earliest out there!

Size: 3.5x5
Designation: Vintage 1
Condition: 3/5
Quality: 5/5
Overall Grade: 8/10

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