1956 Happy Chandler for President Political Election Baseball Commissioner Pin

USD 22.46 USD

SKU: jHsQefcF

GTIN: Does not apply

Tags: 1956 Baseball Brooklyn Dodgers Jackie Robinson Original United States Yes

Categories: Political

Specifications

Sport	Baseball
Officially Licensed	Yes
Player	Jackie Robinson
Year	1956
Original/Reproduction	Original
Team	Brooklyn Dodgers
Team-Baseball	Brooklyn Dodgers
Country Of Origin	United States
Vintage	Yes

In 1945, Chandler resigned his Senate seat to succeed the late Kenesaw Mountain Landis as commissioner of baseball. He also established the first pension fund for Major League players, earning him the title "the players' commissioner".