This commemorative first day cover is hand signed by Happy Chandler and is authenticated by JSA Authentication.
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Authentic player signed memorabilia
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Original Cooperstown postmark and item from 1982
- Authenticated by JSA Authentication with an individually numbered certificate and matching label on the envelope
Player Biography
A U.S. Senator and former governor of Kentucky, Albert “Happy” Chandler succeeded Kenesaw Mountain Landis as commissioner in 1945, guiding Major League Baseball through its historic integration when Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier in 1947. Though he lasted just one six-year term, Chandler upheld Landis’ model as an authoritarian with honesty and respect, suspending players for leaving for the Mexican League and banning Leo Durocher for one year for a series of actions. Chandler established a now common practice of six umpires on the field for World Series games.
This commemorative first day cover is hand signed by Happy Chandler and is authenticated by JSA Authentication.
-
Authentic player signed memorabilia
-
Original Cooperstown postmark and item from 1982
- Authenticated by JSA Authentication with an individually numbered certificate and matching label on the envelope
Player Biography
A U.S. Senator and former governor of Kentucky, Albert “Happy” Chandler succeeded Kenesaw Mountain Landis as commissioner in 1945, guiding Major League Baseball through its historic integration when Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier in 1947. Though he lasted just one six-year term, Chandler upheld Landis’ model as an authoritarian with honesty and respect, suspending players for leaving for the Mexican League and banning Leo Durocher for one year for a series of actions. Chandler established a now common practice of six umpires on the field for World Series games.
