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American politician and baseball commissioner (1898–1991)
Albert Benjamin "Happy" Chandler Sr. (July 14, 1898 – June 15, 1991) was an American politician from Kentucky. He represented Kentucky in the U.S. Senate
Happy_Chandler
Vice President of the United States from 1949 to 1953
re-election bid was an intense, bitter victory against Governor A. B. "Happy" Chandler. When World War II focused President Franklin D. Roosevelt's attention
Alben_W._Barkley
American politician (born 1959)
the Democratic Party, and the grandson of two-time Kentucky Governor Happy Chandler, he was the nominee of his party for Governor in 2003, losing by just
Ben_Chandler
Chief executive of Major League Baseball
Benjamin Chandler 1935–1939, 1955–1959". Kentucky's Governors. Lexington, Kentucky: The University Press of Kentucky. ISBN 0-8131-2326-7. Chandler, Happy. "Chapter
Commissioner_of_Baseball
American actor (born 1965)
Kyle Martin Chandler (born September 17, 1965) is an American actor. He received critical acclaim for his performance as Eric Taylor in the NBC series
Kyle_Chandler
the loss of players to Mexico, the commissioner of MLB at the time, Happy Chandler, enacted a rule that banned players from the league for 5 years if they
Baseball_in_Mexico
Topics referred to by the same term
Chandler may refer to: Ben Chandler (Albert Benjamin Chandler III, born 1959), American politician from Kentucky and grandson of Happy Chandler Happy
Albert_Chandler
Head of government of the U.S. state of Kentucky
some semblance of structure for the first time. Laffoon's successor, Happy Chandler, called a special legislative session in 1936 seeking passage of another
Governor_of_Kentucky
2019 American thriller film by George Gallo and Francesco Cinquemani
Italy after the summer. The football player's name, Happy Chandler, is an "inside joke". Happy Chandler was the Commissioner of Baseball in the 1940's and
The_Poison_Rose
American judge and politician (1911–1991)
governor and U.S. Senator A. B. "Happy" Chandler, who headed the other, in the upcoming gubernatorial primary. Chandler, who went on to reclaim the governorship
Bert_Combs
Governor of Kentucky from 1931 to 1935
and Laffoon's own administration. The lieutenant governor, A. B. "Happy" Chandler, led the fight against the tax in the legislature. After the tax was
Ruby_Laffoon
though four men (Isaac Shelby, John L. Helm, James B. McCreary and Happy Chandler) served multiple non-consecutive terms. Paul E. Patton, the first Kentucky
List_of_governors_of_Kentucky
2013 biographical sports drama film
chronicler, saying he doesn't like needing people. Baseball Commissioner Happy Chandler suspends Durocher over his extramarital affair, and Robinson signs with
42_(film)
Highest civic honor awarded by Kentucky
commissioned by Laffoon in 1935. When Governor Albert Benjamin Chandler, better known as Happy Chandler, took office in 1935, he took a very different view on
Kentucky_Colonel
American politician from Kentucky (1896–1970)
independently from A. B. "Happy" Chandler, who was elected governor and served from 1935 to 1939, but cooperated with the Chandler administration. Johnson
Keen_Johnson
Public university in Lexington, Kentucky
to her. Ground was broken for the Albert B. Chandler Hospital in 1955, when Kentucky Governor Happy Chandler recommended that the Kentucky General Assembly
University_of_Kentucky
American firearms expert and Marine officer
functioned as an underground gambling center. He served as the bodyguard of Happy Chandler while he was governor of Kentucky. Chinn was also Sergeant at Arms for
George_M._Chinn
American baseball player (1920–2005)
League in 1946. After being blacklisted by Commissioner of Baseball Happy Chandler, Gardella filed suit against MLB, arguing that the reserve clause (and
Danny_Gardella
hits in a complete game effort. January 20 Commissioner of Baseball Happy Chandler reveals that he, AL president Will Harridge and NL boss Ford Frick have
1946_in_baseball
American actress (1926–2016)
"And The Angels Sing". Chandler was born in Versailles, Kentucky, to Mildred Lucille Watkins and Albert Benjamin "Happy" Chandler. Her father was the second
Mimi_Chandler
Election of Richard Nixon
Commissioner A. B. Happy Chandler of Kentucky as his running mate. Chandler and Wallace met a number of times; however, Chandler said that he and Wallace
1968 United States presidential election
1968_United_States_presidential_election
American politician (1900–1985)
Congress. He lost the 1942 Democratic primary for Senate to incumbent Happy Chandler by a wide margin. He returned to prominence by winning the 1946 Senate
John_Y._Brown_Sr.
American film producer (1907–1958)
Game in newly liberated Berlin. Although baseball's new commissioner Happy Chandler was reportedly "intrigued" by the idea, it was ultimately dismissed
Mike_Todd
American farmer and politician (1896–1985)
opposition to the faction led by two-time governor and senator A. B. "Happy" Chandler. After following his father into the local politics of his home county
Earle_Clements
gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1935. Democratic nominee Happy Chandler defeated Republican nominee King Swope with 54.45% of the vote. Ruby
1935 Kentucky gubernatorial election
1935_Kentucky_gubernatorial_election
Elected US official
the commonwealth. Lieutenant governors Thelma Stovall (1975–1979) and Happy Chandler (1931–1935) engaged in high-profile use of their powers as acting governor
Lieutenant Governor of Kentucky
Lieutenant_Governor_of_Kentucky
governor Happy Chandler. Primary elections were held on August 8. In the Democratic primary, Barkley faced a stiff challenge from Chandler, reflecting
1938 United States Senate election in Kentucky
1938_United_States_Senate_election_in_Kentucky
Weekly American newspaper
"Happy" Chandler, former Kentucky governor and U.S. senator, purchased the newspaper. The family still owns and operates the paper, and Ben Chandler,
The_Woodford_Sun
American politician, jurist, and diplomat (1901–1991)
for less than a year before resigning to seek election to A. B. "Happy" Chandler's vacated seat in the U.S. Senate. He won the seat by 41,823 votes,
John_Sherman_Cooper
(Democratic) 40.3% Kentucky Happy Chandler Democratic 1939 (Appointed) 1940 (special) Incumbent re-elected. ▌Y Happy Chandler (Democratic) 55.3% ▌Richard
1942 United States Senate elections
1942_United_States_Senate_elections
American baseball player (1919–1972)
published, National League President Ford Frick and Baseball Commissioner Happy Chandler let it be known that any striking players would be suspended. "You will
Jackie_Robinson
nominee Happy Chandler defeated Republican nominee Edwin R. Denney with 58.02% of the vote. Primary elections were held on August 6, 1955. Happy Chandler, former
1955 Kentucky gubernatorial election
1955_Kentucky_gubernatorial_election
Surname list
English cricketer Grace Chandler (1879–1967), American photographer Happy Chandler (1898–1991), American politician Harriette L. Chandler (born 1937), American
Chandler_(surname)
Hospital in Kentucky, United States
HealthCare. It is named for twice-former Governor of Kentucky A. B. "Happy" Chandler. The 945 bed medical facility features the Markey Cancer Center, the
Albert_B._Chandler_Hospital
American politician (1908–1994)
"Happy" Chandler, their factional adversary. When Democratic Sen. Alben W. Barkley died in April 1956, Clements refused to compromise with Chandler on
Lawrence_Wetherby
Re-election of Dwight D. Eisenhower
W. Averell Harriman 210 Lyndon B. Johnson 80 Stuart Symington 45.5 Happy Chandler 36.5 James C. Davis 33 John S. Battle 32.5 George Bell Timmerman Jr
1956 United States presidential election
1956_United_States_presidential_election
Professional baseball team in Manhattan, New York, 1883–1957
subsequently suspended for that whole season by Baseball Commissioner Albert "Happy" Chandler. Durocher's ensuing eight full seasons managing the Giants proved some
New_York_Giants_(baseball)
6% Kentucky (Class 2) Happy Chandler Democratic 1939 (appointed) Interim appointee elected November 5, 1940. ▌Y Happy Chandler (Democratic) 58.3% ▌Walter
1940 United States Senate elections
1940_United_States_Senate_elections
American politician and lawyer (1892–1971)
government employees, between 1943 and 1944. Following the resignation of Happy Chandler from the United States Senate, Stanfill was appointed by Governor Simeon
William_A._Stanfill
List of people with the same nickname
American politician Happy Chandler (1898–1991), American senator and Governor of Kentucky and Commissioner of Major League Baseball Happy Rockefeller (1926–2015)
Happy_(nickname)
American novelist and screenwriter (1888–1959)
Raymond Thornton Chandler (July 23, 1888 – March 26, 1959) was an American-British novelist and screenwriter. In 1932, at age 44, Chandler became a detective
Raymond_Chandler
American politician (1924–2003)
Breathitt defeated two-time former governor A. B. "Happy" Chandler in the Democratic primary, ending Chandler's political career. He went on to win the general
Ned_Breathitt
Sports season
color line broke. With the support from then-incoming commissioner Happy Chandler, Brooklyn Dodgers general manager Branch Rickey signed Jackie Robinson
1946 Major League Baseball season
1946_Major_League_Baseball_season
Senator Happy Chandler was re-elected to a full term in office over Republican Richard J. Colbert. John Y. Brown, Sr., former U.S. Congressmember Happy Chandler
1942 United States Senate election in Kentucky
1942_United_States_Senate_election_in_Kentucky
American politician
1931 – October 3, 1939 Preceded by Ben M. Williamson Succeeded by Happy Chandler Chief Justice of the Kentucky Court of Appeals In office January 12
M._M._Logan
1940, to complete the unexpired term of M. M. Logan. Interim appointee Happy Chandler was re-elected to complete the term, defeating Republican Walter B.
1940 United States Senate special election in Kentucky
1940_United_States_Senate_special_election_in_Kentucky
Funeral of baseball player Babe Ruth
executives and players, and journalists. Notable pallbearers included: Happy Chandler, the Commissioner of Baseball. Will Harridge, President of the American
Death and funeral of Babe Ruth
Death_and_funeral_of_Babe_Ruth
American film producer (1895–1980)
Kentucky Colonel (a ceremonial rank) by Governor Albert Benjamin "Happy" Chandler Sr. Markey served as the model for the character played by Burgess
Gene_Markey
Voluntary philanthropic 501(c)(3) organization
reinstated by James Wise serving as the acting governor under Governor Happy Chandler exactly one month later. Since 1936 "Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels"
Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels
Honorable_Order_of_Kentucky_Colonels
American legislative district
population of 124,393. From 1930 to 1931, the district was represented by Happy Chandler, who would later be elected governor and U.S. senator from Kentucky
Kentucky's 22nd Senate district
Kentucky's_22nd_Senate_district
Series in 1939 and the All-Star Game in 1942. In 1949, Commissioner Happy Chandler negotiated a seven-year, US$4,370,000 contract with the Gillette Safety
Major League Baseball on Mutual
Major_League_Baseball_on_Mutual
Sports season
commissioner, following his death in November. He would be succeeded by Happy Chandler. During the final days of the 1943 Winter Meetings prior to the season's
1944 Major League Baseball season
1944_Major_League_Baseball_season
election Gubernatorial elections 1955 Kentucky gubernatorial election - Happy Chandler, the Democratic Party candidate was elected with 451,647 votes or 58
1955_United_States_elections
Major League Baseball Commissioner from 1951 to 1965
with Happy Chandler's service as commissioner and did not want to renew his contract. In September, the owners elected Frick to replace Chandler in a
Ford_Frick
1984 book by Peter Golenbock
Reese Pete Reiser Ed Roebuck Howie Schultz Duke Snider Karl Spooner Happy Chandler Ed Charles Marty Glickman Burleigh Grimes Donald Honig Roger Kahn Larry
Bums: An Oral History of the Brooklyn Dodgers
Bums:_An_Oral_History_of_the_Brooklyn_Dodgers
WWII-era speech in Washington, D.C.
was thought to be in response to a recent speech by Senator A.B. "Happy" Chandler of Kentucky, in which he suggested that once Hitler was out of the
Winston Churchill's address to the United States Congress (1943)
Winston_Churchill's_address_to_the_United_States_Congress_(1943)
American politician (1874–1954)
appointed to the State Workman's Compensation Board by Governor A. B. "Happy" Chandler, and after his retirement from public service, he practiced law and
William_J._Fields
American actor (1918–1961)
Jeff Chandler (born Ira Grossel; December 15, 1918 – June 17, 1961) was an American actor. He was best known for his portrayal of Cochise in Broken Arrow
Jeff_Chandler
election in Kentucky, fraud in Harlan County in favor of incumbent Happy Chandler led to 71 defendants either being found guilty at trial or pleading
List of cases of electoral fraud in the United States
List_of_cases_of_electoral_fraud_in_the_United_States
(liberal spokesman for the New Deal) and conservative governor Happy Chandler. Although Chandler was a gifted orator, Franklin D. Roosevelt's endorsement after
History_of_Kentucky
American actor (born 1961)
Peterson 2011 The Chicago 8 David Dellinger 2012 Project X Dad 2013 42 Happy Chandler 2014 Earth to Echo James Hastings Atlas Shrugged Part III: Who Is John
Peter_Mackenzie
A. B. "Happy" Chandler, running as an Independent, as well as American Party candidate William Smith. The Republicans had hoped that Chandler would help
1971 Kentucky gubernatorial election
1971_Kentucky_gubernatorial_election
Sports season
Mexico by offering higher wages, earning the ire of MLB Commissioner Happy Chandler, as the Mexican League existed outside so-called "organized baseball
1946 Mexican Baseball League season
1946_Mexican_Baseball_League_season
Texas Ibra C. Blackwood Nu 97th Governor of South Carolina Albert B. "Happy" Chandler Kappa 44th and 49th Governor of Kentucky, U.S. Senator from Kentucky
List of Pi Kappa Alpha members
List_of_Pi_Kappa_Alpha_members
American baseball player (1917–1992)
blacklisted from Major League Baseball (MLB) for five years by Commissioner Happy Chandler. Not until he was 33 in 1950 did Maglie become a full-time pitcher in
Sal_Maglie
American politician and lawyer (1919–1998)
Republican leadership that followed were his students." Wallace considered Happy Chandler, the former baseball commissioner, two-term former governor of Kentucky
George_Wallace
American baseball player (1929–1991)
League, Macdonald was declared a free agent by Commissioner of Baseball Happy Chandler on October 27, 1948; three months later, he signed with the New Orleans
Bill_Macdonald_(baseball)
Pizza with cannabis-infused ingredients
several restaurants brazenly advertise "happy" pizza and "happy" pancakes, seasoned with a certain illicit herb. Chandler, David; Holmshaw, Peter; Stewart,
Happy_pizza
American businessman (1926–2014)
Wallace's first vice presidential choice, former Kentucky governor Happy Chandler, whom Hunt considered too moderate, and making possible the selection
Nelson_Bunker_Hunt
City in Kentucky, United States
Blackburn, U.S. Congressman, U.S. Senator Ben Chandler, Kentucky Attorney General and U.S. Congressman Happy Chandler, Kentucky governor, U.S. senator and Commissioner
Versailles,_Kentucky
Hall of Fame and Museum. Retrieved October 15, 2010. "Hall of Famers: Happy Chandler". National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum. Retrieved January 6, 2011
List of members of the National Baseball Hall of Fame
List_of_members_of_the_National_Baseball_Hall_of_Fame
American baseball player and coach (1908–1993)
way. Many fans in attendance that day wrote to baseball commissioner Happy Chandler, demanding that Chapman be disciplined by the league. Chapman's comments
Ben_Chapman_(baseball)
Politics in the US state of Kentucky
M. Williamson (D) 1931 M. M. Logan (D) 9D, 2R 1932 Ruby Laffoon (D) Happy Chandler (D) Sara Mahan (D) Bailey P. Wootton (D) Elam Huddleston (D) J. Dan
Political party strength in Kentucky
Political_party_strength_in_Kentucky
American politician from Kentucky
was an unsuccessful candidate for governor in 1935, losing to A. B. "Happy" Chandler in the Democratic primary. Thomas Rhea was born in Russellville, Kentucky
Thomas_Rhea
American politician (1903–1970)
he was on the Bert Combs slate in the Democratic primary. However, Happy Chandler won the primary and subsequently the general election. He was the only
Henry_H._Carter_(politician)
American politician (1911–1988)
post officially slated with candidates for governor. He served under Happy Chandler in his first term and under Edward T. Breathitt in his second. Waterfield
Harry_Lee_Waterfield
American baseball player (1911–1947)
Edward Herrmann as Branch Rickey, and Jerry Hardin as Commissioner Happy Chandler. The character of Leon Carter, played by James Earl Jones in the 1976
Josh_Gibson
Elections to the Baseball Hall of Fame
the Negro leagues. It selected the second Commissioner of Baseball, Happy Chandler, and former New York Giants shortstop Travis Jackson. A formal induction
1982 Baseball Hall of Fame balloting
1982_Baseball_Hall_of_Fame_balloting
elections, such as Alben Barkley in Kentucky, who defeated Governor Happy Chandler, James P. Pope of Idaho, a prominent New Deal supporter, lost his bid
1938 United States Senate elections
1938_United_States_Senate_elections
American baseball player (1918–1976)
Mexican League in 1946. He was then suspended by Commissioner of Baseball Happy Chandler for a five-year span, although the suspension was later reduced. Born
Lou_Klein
American baseball player (1917–2007)
Cuban teams. The disarray had to end. Baseball Commissioner Albert Happy Chandler, former Kentucky governor, announced on Opening Day that exclusivity
Phil_Rizzuto
American actor (1898–1985)
George Chandler (June 30, 1898 – June 10, 1985) was an American actor who appeared in over 140 feature films, usually in smaller supporting roles, and
George_Chandler
2012 promotional single by Grimes
I took a typically violent cultural situation and made it pop and happy. Chandler Levack for CBC in 2020 and Caz Tran for ABC in 2022 have reported on
Oblivion_(Grimes_song)
1994 American television documentary miniseries
interviewed in the documentary: Hank Aaron Red Barber, broadcaster A.B. "Happy" Chandler, Commissioner of Baseball Bob Costas, broadcaster Charles "Chub" Feeney
Baseball_(TV_series)
Professional baseball league in Mexico
During 1948, Gardella brought a claim against Commissioner of Baseball Happy Chandler, the National League and American League, as well as their presidents
Mexican_Baseball_League
Football program representing Transylvania University
Later Lexington mayor Hogan Yancey was a star fullback on that team. Happy Chandler played both football and baseball at Transylvania in 1921. If Transylvania
Transylvania Pioneers football
Transylvania_Pioneers_football
American baseball player and manager (1905–1991)
none. Durocher also clashed regularly with Commissioner Albert "Happy" Chandler. Chandler, who had been named to the post in 1945, warned Durocher to stay
Leo_Durocher
seeking to overturn the 1922 ruling, then-Commissioner of Baseball Happy Chandler offered amnesty to the jumpers in 1949, thus keeping organized baseball's
Organized_baseball
American baseball executive (1896–1979)
was a leading candidate to become baseball's third commissioner after Happy Chandler was fired in 1951. He was runner-up in the commissioner balloting to
Warren_Giles
American political terminology
Historical Quarterly. 88. Hill, John Paul (December 16, 2002). "A. B. "Happy" Chandler, George C. Wallace, and the Presidential Election of 1968". The Historian
Boll_weevil_(politics)
CEO of the National Football League in the US
Frank Sullivan, former Kentucky Governor and Baseball Commissioner Happy Chandler, Detroit Pistons general manager W. Nicholas Kerbawy, and attorney Don
Commissioner_of_the_NFL
American lawyer
in the Democratic primary behind eventual governor Ned Breathitt and Happy Chandler. In 1969, she was elected to finish the term of Clyde Conley, who had
Mary_Louise_Foust
American politician (1907–2001)
and also received 1 vote in the Democratic primary. On the death of Happy Chandler in 1991, Stassen became the earliest serving governor of any U.S. state
Harold_Stassen
American politician (born 1952)
election by defeating Democratic Attorney General Ben Chandler, the grandson of Happy Chandler. Fletcher was the first Republican to be elected governor
Steve_Nunn
and earn a World Series ring. February 1 – Commissioner of Baseball Happy Chandler announces the creation of a pension plan for retired major leaguers
1947_in_baseball
Cuban baseball player (1916-1973)
Monteagudo was one of the ballplayers blackballed by Commissioner Happy Chandler after leaving the majors to play in the Mexican League. In a four-season
René_Monteagudo
special election to fill the vacant seat of Commissioner of Baseball Happy Chandler, ran for a full term in office but was defeated by Democratic U.S. Representative
1948 United States Senate election in Kentucky
1948_United_States_Senate_election_in_Kentucky
American basketball player and coach (born 1968)
(1917–1918) Thomas Andrew Gill (1918–1919) Sarah Gibson Blanding (1919–1922) Happy Chandler (1922–1923) Bart Peak (1923–1924) No team (1924–1974) Sue Feamster (1974–1976)
Kenny_Brooks
bolstered its employment numbers. During this time, supported by A.B. "Happy" Chandler, the Kentucky Medical Foundation, and the Kentucky Farm Bureau, the
Economy of Lexington, Kentucky
Economy_of_Lexington,_Kentucky
American sports executive
Sr., interview by William J. Marshall. September 29, 1980, A. B. "Happy" Chandler: Desegregation of Major League Baseball Oral History Project, Louie
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