There is no greater honor for anyone in baseball than being elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York. Since its creation in 1936, the Hall has inducted 346 individuals. Of this number, only 11 have been lawyers.
This book celebrates this unique group, which comprises three players (Hughie Jennings, Jim O'Rourke, and Monte Ward); two managers (Miller Huggins and Tony La Russa); three executives (Larry MacPhail, Walter O'Malley, and Branch Rickey); and three commissioners (Happy Chandler, Bowie Kuhn, and Kenesaw Mountain Landis). The legal career and contributions of each are detailed in a profile written by a law professor or law librarian, with extensive notes and references. Highly enriching for those working in the field of law, this collection holds value for any baseball fan interested in learning more about the Hall of Fame's 11 barristers.
