He was recently selected among the 10 pre-ranked South American referees to lead at the 2014 FIFA World Cup.

Before the fight Frazier's trainer Eddie Futch had objected to all three American referees, so the little-known local official Padilla was selected as a late replacement.

In the final, Canada outplayed USA despite being called for 13 penalties by the American referee (the Americans received four penalties).

Benjamin Wright, the American referee of the ladies' event, instead blamed the method of tabulating scores that was in effect at that time for Fratianne's defeat.

"I have never been approached," said Esse Baharmast, the lone American referee assigned to this World Cup.

Brian Hall, the American referee, handed out four yellow cards.

He became the second African American referee in NFL history after Johnny Grier in 1988.

On working the NFL's championship game, Carey said it was a "personal honor" and understood the historical significance of being the first African American referee.

He is also the first African American referee in the Pac-10.

An incident occurred on the 1912 tour of the United States when Tasker's rough play upset an American referee.