Also a career politician, Albert Chandler held the offices of State Senator, Lieutenant Governor, Governor and United States Senator. Born near Corydon, Kentucky, his biggest contribution as an elected official was the establishment of the University of Kentucky Medical Center that was later renamed in his honor. After his appointment as Commissioner of Major League Baseball, Chandler worked very hard to appease the public and make amends for the injustices of his predecessor.

   In 1947, he approved the contract making Jackie Robinson first modern black major league player. For this Chandler, like Landis, became both loved and hated in the fan community. For his courage in the face of racial adversity, he was repeatedly honored and continued to hold influential positions in the world of sports. In 1957, he was named to the Kentucky Sports Hall of Fame and in 1965, he became the acting commissioner of the Continental Professional Football League. In addition, he was also a trustee of the Ty Cobb Foundation, the University of Kentucky, and Transylvania College. He was later elected to Baseball Hall of Fame in 1982 and finished his career as a semi-successful Democratic National Committeeman from Kentucky.