Born:
December 19, 1894
After
college, he worked as a sportswriter and then for the Hearst Newspapers. He
served as Babe Ruth's ghostwriter.
1934:
Became NL's public relations director.
1934-51: NL
President
1934:
Helped spearhead the Baseball Hall of Fame
1947:
Intervened when players threatened a boycott over Jackie Robinson
1951-65:
Baseball Commissioner
1957:
Overruled fans vote in All Star Game due to ballot stuffing
1957: Took
ASG vote from fans
1961-2:
Oversaw expansion
1961: Ok'd
162 game balanced schedule
1961:
Demanded Roger Maris break Babe Ruth's record in 154 Games
1970:
Elected to Hall of Fame
1978: Died
1978: Ford
C. Frick Award introduced
1991:
Asterisk struck from Roger Maris HR record
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