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Former Commissioner Bowie Kuhn on Jackie Robinson's 25th Anniversary

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Bowie Kuhn served as the 5th commissioner of Major League Baseball between February 4, 1969 to September 30, 1984. In 1972, baseball celebrated Jackie Robinson’s contribution on the 25th anniversary. Kuhn remembers working with Robinson and his impact.

Bowie Kuhn served as the 5th commissioner of Major League Baseball between February 4, 1969 to September 30, 1984. In 1972, baseball celebrated Jackie Robinson’s contribution on the 25th anniversary. Kuhn remembers working with Robinson and his impact.

Bowie Kuhn
Kuhn in 1982
5th Commissioner of Baseball
In office February 4, 1969 – September 30, 1984
Preceded by	William Eckert
Succeeded by	Peter Ueberroth
Personal details
Born	Bowie Kent Kuhn October 28, 1926 Takoma Park, Maryland
Died	March 15, 2007 (aged 80) Jacksonville, Florida
Spouse(s)	Luisa
Children	2 children 2 step-children 10 grandchildren
Alma mater	Princeton University (B.A.) University of Virginia (J.D.)

This episode originally aired August 9, 1987.

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