Art Williams | |
|---|---|
| Born | Arthur Williams February 24, 1934 |
| Died | February 8, 1979 (aged 44) |
| Resting place | Union Cemetery, Bakersfield, California |
| Occupation | Umpire |
| Years active | 1972–1977 |
| Employer | National League |
Arthur Williams (February 24, 1934 – February 8, 1979) was a professional baseball umpire who worked in the National League (NL) from 1972 to 1977, and was the first African-American umpire in the NL, wearing number 25 during his career. Williams umpired 806 Major League Baseball (MLB) games in his six-year career. He also umpired in the 1975 National League Championship Series.[1]