Happy Chandler
Albert Benjamin "Happy" Chandler Sr. (July 14, 1898 – June 15, 1991) was an American politician. He represented Kentucky in the U.S. Senate and was its 44th and 49th Governor.[1]
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| 44th and 49th Governor of Kentucky | |
| In office December 13, 1955 – December 8, 1959 | |
| Lieutenant | Harry Lee Waterfield |
| Preceded by | Lawrence Wetherby |
| Succeeded by | Bert Combs |
| In office December 10, 1935 – October 9, 1939 | |
| Lieutenant | Keen Johnson |
| Preceded by | Ruby Laffoon |
| Succeeded by | Keen Johnson |
| United States Senator from Kentucky | |
| In office October 10, 1939 – November 1, 1945 | |
| Preceded by | M. M. Logan |
| Succeeded by | William A. Stanfill |
| 2nd Commissioner of Baseball | |
| In office November 1, 1945 – July 15, 1951 | |
| Preceded by | Kenesaw Mountain Landis |
| Succeeded by | Ford Frick |
| 36th Lieutenant Governor of Kentucky | |
| In office December 8, 1931 – December 10, 1935 | |
| Governor | Ruby Laffoon |
| Preceded by | James Breathitt Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Keen Johnson |
| Member of the Kentucky Senate from the 22nd district | |
| In office January 8, 1929 – December 8, 1931 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Albert Benjamin Chandler July 14, 1898 Corydon, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Died | June 15, 1991 (aged 92) Versailles, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Resting place | Pisgah Presbyterian Cemetery, Versailles, Kentucky |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Mildred Lucille Watkins (1899-1995) |
| Relations | Ben Chandler (grandson) |
| Alma mater | Transylvania University Harvard Law School University of Kentucky |
| Occupation | Lawyer |
| Signature | Happy Chandler's signature |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | File:Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Army |
| Years of service | 1918–1919 |
| Battles/wars | World War I |
Baseball career | |
| Member of the National | |
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| Induction | 1982 |
| Election Method | Veteran's Committee |
Chandler was the second Commissioner of Baseball from 1945 to 1951 and was added into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1982.
His grandson, Ben Chandler, later was congressman for Kentucky's Sixth District.
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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.
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Logan's death in 1939 created a vacancy in the US Senate to which Chandler was appointed.
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Chandler as senator in May 1940.
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Kenesaw Mountain Landis, Chandler's predecessor as Baseball Commissioner.
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Mexican businessman Jorge Pasquel challenged the supremacy of Chandler and MLB.
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Jackie Robinson broke the baseball color barrier during Chandler's tenure.
Leo Durocher received a one-year suspension from Chandler for "conduct detrimental to baseball".
Photo of Albert B. Chandler Sr., American politician and lawyer from Kentucky.
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References
- ↑ "Albert Benjamin Chandler". Hall of Distinguished Alumni. University of Kentucky Alumni Association. Archived from the original on 2011-07-24. Retrieved 2010-12-27.
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