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“If a jury of your peers finds you not guilty, I will reinstate you back into baseball.”

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Kenesaw Mountain Landis

Kenesaw Mountain Landis, born on November 20, 1866, and died on November 25, 1944, was a significant figure in the history of American professional baseball. Serving as the first Commissioner of Major League Baseball from 1934 to 1945, Landis played a pivotal role in shaping the sport's development and integrity. more

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