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Happy Chandler
Happy Chandler (Baseball. Born, Corydon, KY, July 14, 1898; died, Versailles, KY, June 15, 1991.) A brash, noisy product of old-style Kentucky Democratic politics, Albert Benjamin Chandler was the second commissioner of baseball (1945-51). Chandler was also Lieutenant Governor (1931-35), twice Governor (1935-39, 1955-59) and U.S. Senator (1939-45) of his native state. He followed Kennesaw […]
Fred Capossela
Fred Capossela (Public address. Born, Brooklyn, NY, Aug. 13, 1902; died, Upland, CA, Apr. 3, 1991.) Fred Capossela was a classic example of what can happen to a young man who hangs around the racetracks. In his case, he became part of the legend of New York sports. Capossela, or “Cappy” as he was fondly known […]
