Allan Huber "Bud" Selig (; born July 30, 1934) is an American baseball executive who currently serves as the Commissioner Emeritus of Baseball.
He married his first wife, Donna Chaimson, in the 1950s, and they had two daughters: Sari (born 1957) and Wendy (born 1960).
The franchise, originally known as the Seattle Pilots, was acquired by Selig in bankruptcy court in 1970, and renamed after the minor league team of the same name that he had watched in his youth and had existed until the arrival of the Braves in Milwaukee in 1953.
When the Boston Braves relocated to Milwaukee in 1953, Selig switched allegiances, and eventually became the team's largest public stockholder.
in American history and political science in 1956.
He married his first wife, Donna Chaimson, in the 1950s, and they had two daughters: Sari (born 1957) and Wendy (born 1960).
He married his first wife, Donna Chaimson, in the 1950s, and they had two daughters: Sari (born 1957) and Wendy (born 1960).
In 1965, when the Braves left Milwaukee, he divested his stock in the team.
When his quest to keep the team in Milwaukee finally failed after the 1965 season, he changed the group's name to Milwaukee Brewers Baseball Club, Inc., after the minor league baseball team he grew up watching, and devoted himself to returning Major League Baseball to Milwaukee. Selig arranged for major league games to be played at Milwaukee County Stadium.
Selig followed this up by hosting nine White Sox regular-season games in 1968 and eleven in 1969.
Selig followed this up by hosting nine White Sox regular-season games in 1968 and eleven in 1969.
Those Milwaukee "home" games were phenomenally successful, with the handful of games accounting for about one-third of total White Sox home attendance. To satisfy that fan base, Selig decided to purchase the White Sox (with the intention of moving them to Milwaukee) in 1969.
The franchise, originally known as the Seattle Pilots, was acquired by Selig in bankruptcy court in 1970, and renamed after the minor league team of the same name that he had watched in his youth and had existed until the arrival of the Braves in Milwaukee in 1953.
The couple divorced in 1976 after 19 years of marriage on the grounds that Selig had been "unduly absenting yourself from the home of the parties and isolating yourself ...
in pursuit of your baseball interests to the detriment of your marriage." Chaimson later stated that ended the marriage because her husband "divorced me and married baseball." Since 1977, Selig has been married to the former Suzanne Steinman, who has a daughter from a previous marriage. == Teaching == In 2009, Selig began teaching as an adjunct professor of sports law and policy at Marquette University Law School.
The Brewers went to the 1982 World Series (but were defeated in seven games by the St.
Selig was part of the owners' collusion in 1985–1987, resulting in the owners paying US$280 million in damages to the players. Upon his assumption of the commissioner's role, Selig transferred his ownership interest in the Brewers to his daughter Wendy Selig-Prieb in order to remove any technical conflicts of interest, though it was widely presumed he maintained some hand in team operations.
As early as 1998, I began formulating a strategic plan to eliminate the use of performance-enhancing substances from the game." During the 1988 ALCS, Oakland's Jose Canseco had been repeatedly taunted by Boston fans with a chant of "ster-oids, ster-oids, ster-oids." Speaking at the 2013 All-Star Game, Selig complained, "People say, 'Well, you were slow to react.' We were not slow to react.
He initially served as the acting commissioner beginning in 1992 before being named the official commissioner in 1998.
Selig oversaw baseball through the 1994 strike, the introduction of the wild card, interleague play, and the merging of the National and American Leagues under the Office of the Commissioner.
It wasn't until 1998 or '99 that I heard the discussion." But a year later, testifying to Congress in 2006, Selig claimed personal credit for spotting the problem early: "In 1994, before anybody was really talking about steroids in baseball, we proposed a program of testing for such substances to the MLBPA.
He initially served as the acting commissioner beginning in 1992 before being named the official commissioner in 1998.
In 2005, Selig told reporters, "I never even heard about them [steroids] until 1998 or 1999.
It wasn't until 1998 or '99 that I heard the discussion." But a year later, testifying to Congress in 2006, Selig claimed personal credit for spotting the problem early: "In 1994, before anybody was really talking about steroids in baseball, we proposed a program of testing for such substances to the MLBPA.
As early as 1998, I began formulating a strategic plan to eliminate the use of performance-enhancing substances from the game." During the 1988 ALCS, Oakland's Jose Canseco had been repeatedly taunted by Boston fans with a chant of "ster-oids, ster-oids, ster-oids." Speaking at the 2013 All-Star Game, Selig complained, "People say, 'Well, you were slow to react.' We were not slow to react.
In 2005, Selig told reporters, "I never even heard about them [steroids] until 1998 or 1999.
Gene Budig respectively. === Reaction after September 11, 2001 === On September 11, 2001, Selig ordered all baseball games postponed for a week because of the terror attacks on New York and Washington.
The games were postponed not only out of respect and mourning for the victims, but also out of concern for the safety and security of fans and players. ===2001 contraction attempt=== After the conclusion of the 2001 World Series, Selig held a vote on contracting two teams, reportedly the Minnesota Twins and Montreal Expos.
You shouldn't even have two days off after the season." === Controversies === Related to the contraction controversy in 2001, Rob Dibble posted an open letter to Bud Selig, criticizing his actions for benefiting only the Milwaukee Brewers.
Rose, along with his close friend and former teammate Mike Schmidt (who is a strong supporter of Rose's reinstatement into baseball), met with Selig in 2002, where Rose privately admitted to Selig (two years before going public with his admission) about betting on baseball.
The case eventually went to arbitration and was settled out of court for an undisclosed sum. A week after Selig's announcement, Hennepin County Judge Harry Seymour Crump issued a temporary restraining order that forced the Twins to honor their lease and play the 2002 season at the Metrodome.
In August 2002, the effort to contract the Twins officially fizzled as players and owners reached a consensus on a new labor agreement which extended the team's Metrodome lease. === Changes to the MLB All-Star Game === The 2002 All-Star Game, played in Selig's hometown of Milwaukee, was tied 7–7 after nine innings, and remained tied after the bottom of the 11th inning.
viewership as 2002 (9.5 rating; 17 share) and the ratings declined in 2004 (8.8 rating; 15 share) and 2005 (8.1 rating; 14 share).
Selig later said that this call was "embarrassing" and that he was "tremendously saddened" by the outcome of the game. Selig subsequently tried to reinvigorate the All-Star Game by awarding the winning league home-field advantage in the World Series; that practice was initiated in 2003 and continued through 2016.
The 2003 All-Star Game had the same U.S.
viewership as 2002 (9.5 rating; 17 share) and the ratings declined in 2004 (8.8 rating; 15 share) and 2005 (8.1 rating; 14 share).
Selig made $14.5 million in the 12-month period ending October 31, 2005.
viewership as 2002 (9.5 rating; 17 share) and the ratings declined in 2004 (8.8 rating; 15 share) and 2005 (8.1 rating; 14 share).
The American television audience increased in 2006 (9.3 rating; 16 share). === Disciplinary actions === On July 1, 2005, Selig suspended Texas Rangers pitcher Kenny Rogers for 20 games and fined him US$50,000.
On June 29, 2005, Rogers had purposely grabbed the camera of a cameraman, resulting in one camera falling to the ground.
While an appeal of his suspension was pending, Rogers appeared at the 2005 All-Star Game in Detroit, where fans loudly booed him.
On July 22, 2005, Selig heard Rogers' appeal of his suspension.
Selig decided to uphold the 20 games, however, an independent arbitrator ruled that Selig had exceeded his authority and reduced it to 13 games, but upheld the fine. === Performance-enhancing drugs === In 2005, Selig faced Congress on the issue of steroids.
After the Congressional hearings in early 2005, and with the scrutiny of the sports and national media upon this issue, Selig put forth a proposal for a stricter performance-enhancing drug testing regime to replace the current system.
In 2005, Selig told reporters, "I never even heard about them [steroids] until 1998 or 1999.
He ordered the roof at Minute Maid Park to be opened for games three and four of the 2005 World Series, pre-empting the authority held by the Astros.
Selig earned $14.5 million from MLB over the timespan October 31, 2005 to October 31, 2006.
He was instrumental in organizing the World Baseball Classic in 2006.
The American television audience increased in 2006 (9.3 rating; 16 share). === Disciplinary actions === On July 1, 2005, Selig suspended Texas Rangers pitcher Kenny Rogers for 20 games and fined him US$50,000.
It wasn't until 1998 or '99 that I heard the discussion." But a year later, testifying to Congress in 2006, Selig claimed personal credit for spotting the problem early: "In 1994, before anybody was really talking about steroids in baseball, we proposed a program of testing for such substances to the MLBPA.
In fact, I heard that this morning, and it aggravated me all over again." By early 2006, Selig was forced to deal with the issue of steroid use.
On March 30, 2006, as a response to the controversy of the use of performance-enhancing drugs and the anticipated career home run record to be set by Barry Bonds, Selig asked former U.S.
The lawsuit, which is currently ongoing, questions the league's anti-trust exemption and its ability to enforce particular clubs' geographic territories. === Term of service === On December 1, 2006, Selig announced that he would be retiring as commissioner of baseball upon the expiration of his contract in 2009.
Selig earned $14.5 million from MLB over the timespan October 31, 2005 to October 31, 2006.
Selig announced in July 2007 when Bonds was near 755 home runs that he would attend the games.
Bud Selig also did not attend the San Francisco Giants' game on August 7 when Barry Bonds hit his record-breaking 756th home run against the Washington Nationals; after the event, Selig released a statement congratulating Bonds. On December 13, 2007, former senator Mitchell released his report on the use of performance-enhancing substances by MLB players.
Congressman Cliff Stearns said in December 2007 that Selig should resign because of use of performance-enhancing drugs in baseball during his tenure. === Post-season schedule === Selig's decision to extend the traditional post-season schedule into November in an attempt to increase Nielsen ratings was met with widespread disdain, both inside and outside the baseball community.
Louis, and Washington, D.C. == Israel Baseball League == Selig and his family served a supportive role on the Advisory Board of the Israel Baseball League during its inaugural season in 2007.
Selig remains a resident of Milwaukee. On January 17, 2008, Selig's contract was extended through 2012, after which he planned to retire, but he then decided to stay as commissioner until the end of the 2014 season, a move approved by the owners on January 12, 2012, which would take his leadership past his 80th birthday.
For Hurricane Ike in 2008, Selig mandated that the Astros play two home games against the Chicago Cubs in his hometown of Milwaukee despite proximity to the visiting Cubs; the home ballparks for the Texas Rangers and Atlanta Braves were both available to host the games.
However, in January 2008, Selig agreed to a three-year contract extension, announcing he planned to retire after the 2012 season.
Selig established a blue-ribbon panel in 2009 to resolve the dispute; however, despite years to find a resolution, the blue-ribbon panel completely failed to make any progress toward resolving the issue, leading San Jose to sue MLB.
The lawsuit, which is currently ongoing, questions the league's anti-trust exemption and its ability to enforce particular clubs' geographic territories. === Term of service === On December 1, 2006, Selig announced that he would be retiring as commissioner of baseball upon the expiration of his contract in 2009.
in pursuit of your baseball interests to the detriment of your marriage." Chaimson later stated that ended the marriage because her husband "divorced me and married baseball." Since 1977, Selig has been married to the former Suzanne Steinman, who has a daughter from a previous marriage. == Teaching == In 2009, Selig began teaching as an adjunct professor of sports law and policy at Marquette University Law School.
His classes have covered numerous topics, including "the history of collective bargaining and free agency, baseball's antitrust exemption, revenue sharing – as well as finer points of sports law like intellectual property rights, ambush marketing, and why baseball does not allow game footage on YouTube." In 2010, Selig endowed the Allan H.
In 2011, Selig also demanded that the Astros move to the American League West as a condition of the sale of the franchise to businessman Jim Crane; the team switched leagues in 2013 in return for $70 million discount in the purchase price. United States bankruptcy judge Kevin Gross rendered a stern warning to Selig in regards to the 2011 Los Angeles Dodgers ownership dispute.
Selig remains a resident of Milwaukee. On January 17, 2008, Selig's contract was extended through 2012, after which he planned to retire, but he then decided to stay as commissioner until the end of the 2014 season, a move approved by the owners on January 12, 2012, which would take his leadership past his 80th birthday.
However, in January 2008, Selig agreed to a three-year contract extension, announcing he planned to retire after the 2012 season.
Selig announced on September 26, 2013, that he would retire in January 2015.
As early as 1998, I began formulating a strategic plan to eliminate the use of performance-enhancing substances from the game." During the 1988 ALCS, Oakland's Jose Canseco had been repeatedly taunted by Boston fans with a chant of "ster-oids, ster-oids, ster-oids." Speaking at the 2013 All-Star Game, Selig complained, "People say, 'Well, you were slow to react.' We were not slow to react.
In 2011, Selig also demanded that the Astros move to the American League West as a condition of the sale of the franchise to businessman Jim Crane; the team switched leagues in 2013 in return for $70 million discount in the purchase price. United States bankruptcy judge Kevin Gross rendered a stern warning to Selig in regards to the 2011 Los Angeles Dodgers ownership dispute.
Sean Dinces has held the Chair since 2013. In February 2016, Selig joined the Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law at Arizona State University. ==Honors== Selig was awarded the U.S.
Lincoln, Nebraska and London, England: University of Nebraska Press, 2013. ==See also== Selig v.
Selig remains a resident of Milwaukee. On January 17, 2008, Selig's contract was extended through 2012, after which he planned to retire, but he then decided to stay as commissioner until the end of the 2014 season, a move approved by the owners on January 12, 2012, which would take his leadership past his 80th birthday.
Selig announced on September 26, 2013, that he would retire in January 2015.
On January 22, 2015, MLB announced that Selig would formally step down from the office when his current term expired on January 24, 2015.
Department of the Army Outstanding Civilian Service Award in April 2015 for supporting soldiers, veterans and their families through his work in Major League Baseball.
On April 6, 2015, the Milwaukee Brewers retired uniform number 1 in his honor. On December 4, 2016, it was announced Selig was elected into the National Baseball Hall of Fame Class of 2017. In 2016, Selig was honored with the "Lombardi Award of Excellence" from the Vince Lombardi Cancer Foundation.
Selig later said that this call was "embarrassing" and that he was "tremendously saddened" by the outcome of the game. Selig subsequently tried to reinvigorate the All-Star Game by awarding the winning league home-field advantage in the World Series; that practice was initiated in 2003 and continued through 2016.
Sean Dinces has held the Chair since 2013. In February 2016, Selig joined the Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law at Arizona State University. ==Honors== Selig was awarded the U.S.
On April 6, 2015, the Milwaukee Brewers retired uniform number 1 in his honor. On December 4, 2016, it was announced Selig was elected into the National Baseball Hall of Fame Class of 2017. In 2016, Selig was honored with the "Lombardi Award of Excellence" from the Vince Lombardi Cancer Foundation.
He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2017. == Early life == Selig was born in Milwaukee, and grew up in a Jewish family.
On April 6, 2015, the Milwaukee Brewers retired uniform number 1 in his honor. On December 4, 2016, it was announced Selig was elected into the National Baseball Hall of Fame Class of 2017. In 2016, Selig was honored with the "Lombardi Award of Excellence" from the Vince Lombardi Cancer Foundation.
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