Fay Vincent

Francis Thomas "Fay" Vincent, Jr. (born May 29, 1938 in Waterbury, Connecticut) is a former entertainment and sports executive who served as the commissioner of Major League Baseball from September 13th, 1989 to September 7th, 1992. He is a graduate of Williams College, Class of 1960, which he attended on a full academic scholarship, and Yale Law School, Class of 1963.

Actions as commissioner

He became the 8th commissioner of baseball following the untimely death of Bart Giamatti on September 1, 1989, and presided over the Loma Prieta earthquake which interrupted the 1989 World Series, the owner's lockout, and a suspension of George Steinbrenner in his first year. In 1990, National League president Bill White was prepared to suspend umpire Joe West for slamming Philadelphia pitcher Dennis Cook to the field, but Vincent intervened and no discipline was imposed.

Related Topics:
September 1 - 1989 - Loma Prieta earthquake - 1989 World Series - George Steinbrenner - 1990 - Bill White - Joe West - Philadelphia - Dennis Cook

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Vincent has also been connected with Pete Rose's lifetime banishment from baseball; however, Rose's banishment began while Giamatti was commissioner, not Vincent (although Vincent led the investigation and was involved in the negotiations). Vincent has publicly said he does not support Rose's reinstatement.

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