Bob Motley. The last surviving umpire from the Negro Leagues. His legacy lives on from his memoir and statue at the Negro League Baseball Museum.
SAN DIEGO - JUNE 22: Members Negro League teams participate in Pre Game festivities of the San Diego Padres at Petco Park on June 22, 2012 in San Diego, California.(Photo by Andy Hayt) *** LOCAL CAPTION ***Pre Game;Negro Leagues
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