Search results
Results from the WOW.Com Content Network
Allan Huber "Bud" Selig [3] [4] [5] (/ ˈ s iː l ɪ ɡ /; born July 30, 1934) is an American baseball executive who currently serves as the commissioner emeritus of baseball. Previously, he served as the ninth commissioner of baseball from 1998 to 2015.
Selig's administration had many perceived successes, such as expansion and interleague play. In May 2008, Bud Selig surpassed Bowie Kuhn as the second longest-serving commissioner (including his time as "acting commissioner" from 1992 to mid-1998), behind Kenesaw Mountain Landis, who died in office after 24 years of service. [49]
In a statement to the press on April 20, 2011, [15] Selig announced that the commissioner's office was effectively seizing control of the Dodgers. Pursuant to my authority as Commissioner, I informed Los Angeles Dodgers owner Frank McCourt today that I will appoint a representative to oversee all aspects of the business and the day-to-day operations of the Club.
Key No. A running total of the number of Brewers general managers Season(s) The first and last seasons the general manager led the team. Each year is linked to an article about that particular team season.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) -- For his final game as baseball commissioner, Bud Selig was able to see the low-budget Kansas City Royals compete with the high-spending San Francisco Giants for the title.
Vincent wrote in the April 24, 2006, issue of Sports Illustrated, that with most of Bonds' official troubles being off the field, and with the strength of the players' union, there was little Bud Selig could do beyond appointing an investigating committee. Vincent said that Selig is largely "an observer of a forum beyond his reach."
Milwaukee Brewers executive Bud Selig (left) and Milwaukee Bucks owner Herb Kohl helped kick off Washington High School's 75th anniversary in 1986. On Wednesday night, Selig was rolling back ...
Selig controversially ruled that if the NL did not score in the bottom of the 11th, the game would be declared a tie. [1] After the decision was announced over the stadium's public address system, fans loudly booed and jeered, with beer bottles being thrown onto the field, and chants of "Let them play!", "Refund!", "Bud must go!" and "Ripoff!"