Does anyone remember Emmett Ashford??

keets

He was the first African-American Umpire in MLB, but that's not what he should be remembered for. The guy was a hoot and though I have never read or heard as much, it seems clear that Leslie Nielsen modeled his "Naked Gun" routine after him, the scene where he's an umpire and MoonWalks when calling a third strike. Heck, Ashford was must-watch whenever he dusted off Home Plate.

He strolled into my thoughts this morning.

Al H.

bronco2078

the correct answer is no

JoeBanzai

If you are interested in umpires, read "The Umpire Strikes Back" by Ron Luciano, very informative and some stories that are guaranteed to make you laugh.

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keets

why is the correct answer no??

bronco2078

@keets said:
why is the correct answer no??

I know its not technically a poll but I think the no's would be way ahead

keets

I think anyone who followed MLB in the 60's should remember him and his flamboyant style, so perhaps it's a generational thing.

Coinstartled

@keets said:
I think anyone who followed MLB in the 60's should remember him and his flamboyant style, so perhaps it's a generational thing.

I remember Nestor Chylak.

bronco2078

@Coinstartled said:

@keets said:
I think anyone who followed MLB in the 60's should remember him and his flamboyant style, so perhaps it's a generational thing.

I remember Nestor Chylak.

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