Bowie Kuhn
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 (1926-10-28)October 28, 1926 Takoma Park, Maryland Died March 15, 2007(2007-03-15) (aged 80) Jacksonville, Florida Spouse(s) Luisa Children 2 children 2 step-children 10 grandchildren Alma mater Princeton University (B.A.) University of Virginia School of Law (J.D.) Bowie Kent Kuhn (/ˈbuːi ˈkjuːn/; October 28, 1926 – March 15, 2007) was an American lawyer and sports administrator who served as the fifth Commissioner of Major League Baseball from February 4, 1969, to September 30, 1984. He served as legal counsel for Major League Baseball owners for almost 20 years prior to his election as commissioner.