- Born
- Died
- Birth nameAlbert Benjamin Chandler
- Albert 'Happy' Chandler was born on July 14, 1898 in Corydon, Kentucky, USA. He was married to Mildred Chandler. He died on June 15, 1991 in Versailles, Kentucky, USA.
- SpouseMildred Chandler(November 12, 1925 - June 15, 1991) (his death, 4 children)
- Children
- 1945-51: Became the second Commissioner of Baseball after the death of Kenesaw M. Landis; he approved the decision for Jackie Robinson to become the first black player in the modern major leagues.
- 10/10/39-11/1/45: U.S. senator from Kentucky. Originally appointed to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Senator Marvel Mills Logan. Resigned in 1945 to become Comissioner of Baseball.
- 1982: Elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame by the Committee on Baseball Veterans.
- 12/8/31-12/10/35: Lieutenant governor of Kentucky.
- Grandfather of Congressman Ben Chandler.
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