Bowie Kuhn

Bowie Kuhn

Baseball Commissioner

Bowie Kuhn was the Commissioner of Major League Baseball from 1969 to 1984, known for his strong advocacy for player rights and integrity in the sport.

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Born
July 24, 1926
Died
March 15, 2007
Quotes
6
Rank
#1608

About Bowie Kuhn

Bowie Kuhn — Life and Legacy

Bowie Kuhn served as the Commissioner of Major League Baseball from 1969 to 1984, a period marked by significant changes in the sport's landscape. His leadership was characterized by a steadfast commitment to maintaining the integrity of baseball, often encapsulated in his famous assertion that 'the game is the thing.' This perspective guided his decisions during tumultuous times, including labor disputes and the introduction of free agency, where he championed player rights and fair treatment. Kuhn's quotes reflect a deep understanding of the sport's values, emphasizing that the spirit of the game should always prevail over commercial pressures. His insistence on ethical governance and player representation not only transformed the role of the commissioner but also laid the foundation for modern labor relations in sports. Today, his legacy continues to resonate, reminding us of the importance of integrity and leadership in maintaining the essence of baseball.

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Bowie Kuhn quotes

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"Salary arbitration is probably in place - was put in place then and probably is in place now - because I supported it."

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"I believe in the Rip Van Winkle theory—that a man from 1910 must be able to wake up after being asleep for seventy years, walk into a ballpark, and understand baseball perfectly."

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"So it's been a slow process and it's taken some patience. That's why patients are called patients I think - patience is required."

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"Baseball is beautiful....the supreme performing art. It combines in perfect harmony the magnificent features of ballet, drama, art, and ingenuity."

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"I don't like comparisons with football. Baseball is an entirely different game. You can watch a tight, well-played football game,but it isn't exciting if half the stadium is empty. The violence on the field must bounce off a lot of people. But you can go to a ball park on a quiet Tuesday afternoon with only a few thousand people in the place and thoroughly enjoy a one-sided game. Baseball has an aesthetic, intellectual appeal found in no other team sport."

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