Lo van Pham honored to be first Asian American official
In this image provided by Lo van Pham, Lo van Pham, front center, his parents and siblings pose for a photo before the family came to America. Lo van Pham’s journey to the NFL began when he fell in love with sports upon arriving in Texas after living in refugee camps with his family. More than 40 years later, van Pham is set to become the first Asian American to officiate in the NFL. (Lo van Pham/NFL via AP)

In this image provided by Lo van Pham, Lo van Pham, front center, his parents and siblings pose for a photo before the family came to America. Lo van Pham’s journey to the NFL began when he fell in love with sports upon arriving in Texas after living in refugee camps with his family. More than 40 years later, van Pham is set to become the first Asian American to officiate in the NFL. (Lo van Pham/NFL via AP)

May. 19, 2022 01:57 PM EDT
In this Dec. 29, 2018 photo provided by Lo van Pham, from left, line judge Derek Anderson, referee Mike Defee and side judge Lo van Pham pose for a photo before the Peach Bowl NCAA college football game in Atlanta. Lo van Pham’s journey to the NFL began when he fell in love with sports upon arriving in Texas after living in refugee camps with his family. More than 40 years later, van Pham is set to become the first Asian American to officiate in the NFL. (Lo van Pham/NFL via AP)

In this Dec. 29, 2018 photo provided by Lo van Pham, from left, line judge Derek Anderson, referee Mike Defee and side judge Lo van Pham pose for a photo before the Peach Bowl NCAA college football game in Atlanta. Lo van Pham’s journey to the NFL began when he fell in love with sports upon arriving in Texas after living in refugee camps with his family. More than 40 years later, van Pham is set to become the first Asian American to officiate in the NFL. (Lo van Pham/NFL via AP)

May. 19, 2022 01:57 PM EDT