1946 Baseball Executive Council Meeting with Commissioners and Presidents
The 1947 Sporting News Baseball Ball Guide features a significant meeting of the Executive Council of Major Leagues, highlighting influential figures in baseball during that era. From left to right, the notable attendees included Leslie O'Connor, vice-president of the Chicago White Sox; Ford Frick, president of the National League; Warren Giles, president of the Cincinnati Reds; A.B. Chandler, who served as the MLB Commissioner; and William Harridge, president of the American League. This council played a crucial role in shaping baseball policies and governance post-World War II, a period marked by growth and development in the sport. The publication also includes an inset of Johnny Murphy, representing the American League as a player representative.