Happy Chandler
American politician, Governor of Kentucky, Baseball Commissioner (1898-1991) · United States · On the map · Politicians · Died at 92
Albert Benjamin "Happy" Chandler Sr. was an American politician from Kentucky. He represented Kentucky in the U.S. Senate and served as its 44th and 49th governor.
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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.
Logan's death in 1939 created a vacancy in the US Senate to which Chandler was appointed.
Chandler as senator in May 1940.
Kenesaw Mountain Landis, Chandler's predecessor as Baseball Commissioner.
Mexican businessman Jorge Pasquel challenged the supremacy of Chandler and MLB.About this person
Aside from his political positions, he also served as the second commissioner of baseball from 1945 to 1951 and was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1982. His grandson, Ben Chandler, later served as US Representative for Kentucky's sixth district.
