Bud Selig is a former Major League Baseball (MLB) commissioner who served from 1992 to 2015. He was born on July 30, 1934, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and grew up as a fan of the Milwaukee Braves. Selig attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison and later worked in the automobile industry before becoming involved in baseball.
Selig's baseball career began in the 1970s when he purchased the Seattle Pilots and moved the team to Milwaukee, where they became the Brewers. He served as the team's owner until 1998 and oversaw their move to the National League in 1998. During his tenure as owner, Selig was known for his involvement in the league's labor negotiations and his efforts to improve the game's financial stability.
In 1992, Selig was named the interim commissioner of MLB after the resignation of Fay Vincent. He was later elected as the permanent commissioner in 1998 and served in that role until 2015. During his time as commissioner, Selig oversaw significant changes to the game, including the introduction of interleague play, the expansion of the playoffs, and the implementation of instant replay.
Selig was also involved in several controversial decisions during his tenure as commissioner. In 2002, he oversaw the creation of the "wild card" playoff format, which allowed more teams to qualify for the postseason. He also presided over the league during the "steroid era," a period in which many players were suspected of using performance-enhancing drugs.
Despite these controversies, Selig is widely regarded as a successful commissioner who helped to modernize the game and increase its popularity. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2017 and remains involved in the sport as a consultant and advisor.
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