Brewer owner Bud Selig, who served as acting commissioner for nearly the last six years, is named by the owners to be baseball’s ninth commissioner. His ownership of the Milwaukee franchise will be placed in trust to avoid conflicts of interest.

On July 9, 1998 — Brewer owner Bud Selig, who served as acting commissioner for nearly the last six years, is named by the owners to be baseball’s ninth commissioner. His ownership of the Milwaukee franchise will be placed in trust to avoid conflicts of interest.

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