Description: SIGNER: Happy Chandler APPROXIMATE SIZE: 3"x5" MARKS / STAMPING: Hand-signed by Happy Chandler ORIGINAL or REPRINT: Original COMMENTS / CONDITION: As with all of my signed items, the signature is guaranteed to pass further inspection by any major authenticator, or your money back. See scans for signature quality and photo condition. BIO: Albert Benjamin Chandler was born in 1898 in Corydon, KY and died in 1991 in Versailles, KY. Nicknamed because of his jovial nature, Albert "Happy" Chandler was elected Commissioner of Baseball in 1945. During his tenure, he saw baseball's color barrier fall in 1947 when Jackie Robinson made his debut with the Brooklyn Dodgers with Chandler's blessing, despite the misgivings of many owners. This makes him a key, albeit underrated, figure in the integration of Major League Baseball. One of his more controversial moments came that same year, as he suspended Dodgers manager Leo Durocher for the season for his association with known gamblers. Facing insufficient owner support for re-election, he resigned in 1951. Prior to his time as Commissioner, Chandler was Governor of Kentucky from 1935 to 1939 and a Senator from 1939 to 1945 (during which time he was a proponent of Major League Baseball continuing during World War II). He later went on to become Governor of Kentucky again from 1955 to 1959. Chandler was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1982. SKU: X03158 Check out my eBay Store for more items like this: The Cat's Pajamas Collectibles Shipping / Insurance: All items will be securely packaged to ensure they are not damaged in shipping and will be marked or stamped "DO NOT BEND" to discourage postmen from shoving them into small P.O. or mail boxes. Unless otherwise stated, all shipping will be via USPS. Options are typically given for 1st Class or Priority for packages weighing up to 13 ounces, and Priority for packages 14 ounces and larger. Media Mail may also be optional for certain items. 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The additional U.S. domestic shipping amounts for some typical items are listed below, but most items (within reason) can be combined even if not listed here. If you know what you are interested in, you may e-mail me for combined shipping quotes for items not listed here ahead of time. Comic Books: $0.50 each additional Magazines: $0.75 each additional Books/Trade Paperbacks/Graphic Novels: $1.00 each additional Single Cards & 35mm Slides: $0.35 each additional Trading Card Lots (most) & Single Graded Cards: $0.50 each additional Small Photos/Postcards (up to 4"x6"): $0.50 each additional Medium Photos (up to 8"x10"): $0.75 each additional Large Photos (larger than 8"x10"): $1.00 each additional Baseballs: $2.50 each additional NOTE: Correct combined shipping amounts will not show automatically. If you need a combined invoice, please either let me know by e-mail or wait for me to send the corrected invoice. 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Price: 19.95 USD
Location: Franklin, Tennessee
End Time: 2025-01-02T22:35:42.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Original/Reprint: Original
Product: Index Card
Sport: Baseball
