A. Bartlett Giamatti

Businessman and academic administrator

A. Bartlett Giamatti - Businessman and academic administrator
Born

April 4th, 1938
86 years ago

Died

September 1st, 1989
35 years ago — 51 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

United States

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Served as the president of Yale University from 1978 until 1986 and later became the commissioner of Major League Baseball. In the academic field, focused on English literature and served in various administrative roles. Giamatti's tenure in baseball was marked by an emphasis on integrity and transparency within the league.

Presidency at Yale University

Commissionership of Major League Baseball

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