EXECUTIVE · KY · 1955-1959
A. B. "Happy" Chandler
Governor · Democrat · Kentucky
On the record
Former MLB Commissioner who oversaw Jackie Robinson's debut
Background
Kentucky's Governor 1955–1959: A. B. "Happy" Chandler — 4-year tenure. Took office after Lawrence Wetherby; succeeded by Bert T. Combs. Note: Former MLB Commissioner who oversaw Jackie Robinson's debut.
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Others who held this office in Kentucky
- Andy Beshear (2019-present)
- Matt Bevin (2015-2019)
- Steve Beshear (2007-2015)
- Ernie Fletcher (2003-2007)
- Paul Patton (1995-2003)
- Brereton Jones (1991-1995)
- Wallace Wilkinson (1987-1991)
- Martha Layne Collins (1983-1987)
- John Y. Brown Jr. (1979-1983)
- Julian Carroll (1974-1979)
- Wendell Ford (1971-1974)
- Louie B. Nunn (1967-1971)
- Edward T. Breathitt (1963-1967)
- Bert T. Combs (1959-1963)
- Lawrence Wetherby (1950-1955)
- Earle C. Clements (1947-1950)