Ford Frick
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Ford Christopher Frick was an American sportswriter and baseball executive. After working as a teacher and as a sportswriter for the New York American, he served as public relations director of the Na
Frick as commissioner in 1962
Frick at the 1937 All Star Game
Happy Chandler
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Albert Benjamin "Happy" Chandler Sr. was an American politician from Kentucky. He represented Kentucky in the U.S. Senate and served as its 44th and 49th governor. Aside from his political positions,
Ford Frick
…also president of the school's alumni association, helping to create the DePauw Alumni Fund. In 1951, some baseball owners had become displeased with Happy Chandler's service as commissioner and did not want to renew his contract. In September, the owners elected Frick to replace Chandler in a twelve-hour meeting…
Chandler in 1940
Former Governor J. C. W. Beckham was one of Chandler's allies in his early political career.
King Swope lost his gubernatorial bid to Chandler in 1935.
Alben Barkley retained his US Senate seat in 1938 despite a challenge from Chandler.