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Auction 77

Lot 65

Jackson, Francis and Chandler, Albert "Happy", Jackson was a relief pitcher for Don Drysdale who only lasted about a year in baseball. Chandler, a multi-sport athlete during his college days at Transylvania College, briefly considered a career in professional baseball before deciding to pursue politics becoming Kentucky's 44th and 49th Govenor. "Happy" Chandler was elected baseball's second Commissioner on April 24, 1945 by a unanimous vote of the 16 club owners. His brief six-year tenure encompassed some of the most significant developments in the game's history. A colorful cacheted cover postmarked from Copperstown,NY 8/1/1982. This cover is numbered 03963 of 10,000 on the reverse.
Estimate $40 - 60.

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