Bud Selig

Allan Huber "Bud" Selig (born July 30, 1934 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin) is the current Commissioner of Baseball, having been formally appointed on July 2, 1998 after having served as acting commissioner since 1992. He was previously the team owner and administrator of the Milwaukee Brewers. On August 21, 2004, Selig's contract was extended for three years by Major League Baseball, extending his term to December 31, 2007. Selig is a resident of Milwaukee and was a used car salesman before entering baseball.

Early life

Born in Milwaukee, Selig played baseball as a child but quit because he was unable to hit a curveball. Selig received a bachelor's degree in American History and Political Science from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1956. After serving two years in the armed forces, Selig returned to Milwaukee and began working in the automobile business with his father.

Related Topics:
Curveball - University of Wisconsin-Madison - 1956

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As a young man, Selig watched the old Milwaukee Brewers minor league team and the Chicago Cubs of the National League. Bud soon became a Braves fan when the National League franchise moved to his home town of Milwaukee from Boston in 1953. Selig was heartbroken and very devestated when he learned that the Braves were going to leave Milwaukee in favor of Atlanta. Prior to 1965, when the Braves left Milwaukee, Selig became the team's largest public stockholder.

Related Topics:
Chicago Cubs - National League - 1953 - 1965

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