First African American Umpire in Professional Baseball
First African American Umpire in Professional Baseball
Clip: 497321_1_1
Year Shot: 1954
(Actual Year)
Audio: Yes
Video: B/W
Tape Master: 1600
Original Film: 027-574
HD: N/A
Location: San Francisco, California
Timecode: 00:29:59 - 00:30:38
First African American Umpire in Professional Baseball Batter hit ball and move out of picture. Umpire follows. Umpire is African American, trots down baseline, waving his hand. Shot of people in the stands. Umpire brushes off home plate with flamboyant gestures while batter and catcher watch. POV of umpire calling a pitch from the pitcher's perspective which the batter argues. Closer shot of the umpire making a call with more flamboyant gestures. Shot of people in a front row box applauding. Shot of umpire smiling at camera.