Bill Valentine

William Terry (Bill) Valentine, the youngest umpire in professional baseball history; circa mid-1960s. Valentine served as executive vice president and general manager of the Arkansas Travelers baseball team.

White umpire calling "safe" before two African-American baseball players

Courtesy of Bill Valentine

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