The National League owners block the re-election of Bowie Kuhn, thus ending his fourteen-year reign as baseball’s boss

ByThis Day in Baseball November 1, 1982November 1, 2022

The National League owners block the re-election of Bowie Kuhn, thus ending his fourteen-year reign as baseball’s boss. Next year, the commissioner’s supporters will make a failed last-ditch effort to retain him, but he will be allowed to stay in his position to the end of the 1984 regular season, before being replaced by Peter Ueberroth.

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Doug Rader becomes the twelfth manager in the Rangers’ twelve-year history when he replaces interim Darrell Johnson

ByThis Day in Baseball November 1, 1982November 1, 2022

Doug Rader becomes the twelfth manager in the Rangers’ twelve-year history when he replaces interim Darrell Johnson. The 38 year-old skipper, who managed the Padres’ Triple A club for the past three years, will compile a 155-200 (.437) record during his 2+ season with Texas.

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Day: November 1, 1982

The National League owners block the re-election of Bowie Kuhn, thus ending his fourteen-year reign as baseball’s boss

Doug Rader becomes the twelfth manager in the Rangers’ twelve-year history when he replaces interim Darrell Johnson

Start Listieng to Classic Baseball Broadcasts (1934 - 1973)

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