Bud Selig
Bud Selig
Allan Huber "Bud" Seligis an American baseball executive who currently serves as the Commissioner Emeritus of Baseball. Previously, he served as the ninth Commissioner of Baseball. 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. He was instrumental in organizing the...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionSports Executive
Date of Birth30 July 1934
CityMilwaukee, WI
CountryUnited States of America
We've talked about that, and we'll continue to talk about that,
We've taken a giant step forward. It's a very, very proud day for baseball.
We've studied weather, winds, we've studied humidity. There isn't a cloud within 800 miles of here. In Milwaukee, you don't get a day like this until July Fourth.
There is a standard of behavior that is expected of our players, which was breached in this case,
We deeded something away. I'm very concerned, but I think we're making progress. We are really going to get into the inner cities.
We deeded something away, ... I'm very concerned, but I think we're making progress. We are really going to get into the inner cities.
While I would prefer to resolve this problem directly to the Players Association and jointly implement a much stronger drug-testing policy, one modeled after our program in the minor leagues, I gladly will accept whatever help is offered by Senator McCain to achieve our ultimate goal,
We've got eight great groups, and they're still submitting a lot of information, ... But when we know, believe me, that will get announced quickly.
There is no question but that the positive shelf life of a new stadium has shrunk considerably. The new parks in themselves can't be a long-term or mid-term panacea for the problems.
It is a gorgeous day. In Milwaukee, you don't get a day like this until July Fourth.
Unfortunately, ... that was ... five months ago.
they underscore the need for an even tougher policy. There is a deeper issue confronting baseball. It is the integrity of the game and that transcends the viability of the current program.
A lot of guys feel that way. They won't say it like I will, though.
There's been no change. I'm very hopeful. We need to get it done.