Strrr-ike!!: Emmett Ashford, Major League Umpire

by Adrienne Cherie Ashford

Overview

As never before, this writing covers the life of Emmett Ashford on his path to becoming the first Black major league umpire. From 1940's Central Avenue high life to Alaska, this book exposes the man off of the field: a purveyor of excellence, a humanitarian, an actor, and a consummate social being. This work uniquely reveals Emmett Ashford's developmental years - even including authentic pages from his middle school composition book.  His private life reveals a man who developed relevant skills early in life, a man who was the target of racism and criticism and man who maintained high personal standards of competence throughout his life.

 In this writing by Emmett Ashford's daughter, Adrienne, enhances his experience with her personal anecdotes, reactions and observations. This text is written in the first person -encompassing the relationship between father and daughter. "I have a very vivid memory of activities of my father." avers Adrienne.  Emmett and Adrienne's lives hold numerous parallels as you will discover upon reading this publication. Adrienne, as her father, firmly believes that dreams can be achieved by acquiring a good foundation, by believing in your dream and by perservering. This book is about success. ... and everyone loves a winner!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781418464769
Publisher:	AuthorHouse
Publication date:	06/05/2004
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	56
File size:	14 MB
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About the Author

Adrienne Cherie Ashford, daughter of Emmett Ashford and Willa Gene Fort, received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Sciences and General Elementary Teaching credential from the University of California at Los Angeles; then later received her Master of Arts degree in Urban Education: Research, Evaluation and Measurement, from California State University at Los Angeles. As an educator, she served as a Training Teacher for Pepperdine University and as a Teacher Adviser in the Title I programs of the Los Angeles Unified School District.

In addition, she has appeared in print ads, commercials, film and television. She is an American Rhythm Dancesport competitor, popular Salsa con Cardio instructor, and is co-author and performer in Welcome to the Multicultural World of Dancesport, a dance program designed to foster knowledge of Fine Arts in children. Adrienne is Editor of the Dancezine, a publication of the Dance Resource Center of Greater Los Angeles.