Bud Selig Quotes

born 1934 United States

Allan Huber Selig, Jr., better known as Bud Selig (born July 30, 1934), is the Commissioner of Major League Baseball. He served as acting commissioner from 1992 to 1998 and as commissioner from 1998 to present.

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Also known as: Al Selig, Alan H. "Bud" Selig, Alan H. Bud Selig, Alan Selig, Allan H. Selig, Allan Huber "Bud" Selig, Jr

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That's the best we could do in collective bargaining. The penalties would be much tougher if I had my way. There will be no exceptions.

The greatest country in the history in the world is being attacked. So all of this (baseball) doesn"t mean very much.

The positive shelf life of a new stadium has shrunk considerably. The new parks in themselves can't be a long-term or mid-term panacea.

The one thing we know today is we can't continue to do business the way we have in the past.

Major League Baseball has not forgotten and will never forget the great contribution and sacrifice that Jackie made to baseball and to all of society

St. Louis is closer to Minneapolis than Milwaukee is.

Major League Baseball is a national institution and we take our responsibilities seriously when it comes to how the game affects the lives of American youth.

I poured my heart out in that call.

There are many franchises today, and again I could begin to articulate them one by one, who have deep trouble. … We have a remarkable number of teams losing a lot of money.

One of the legendary broadcasters of our game. His distinct voice was a comfort to a generation of baseball fans in New England and throughout the country.

Major League Baseball has always recognized the influence that our stars can have on the youth of America. As such, we are concerned that recent revelations and allegations of steroid use have been sending a terrible message to young people.

You mean guys don't get injured in spring training? Guys get hurt walking down the street. All the managers, pitching coaches [are] very sensitive. Look, you can always pick at something, but there's a broader picture, a grander picture.

I am terribly saddened to learn of the passing of Harry Dalton. He was one of the great general managers of our generation. I was fortunate to have him serve as general manager of the Milwaukee Brewers from 1978 through 1991.

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Quotes and notes from Wikiquote: Bud Selig (page history), available under CC BY-SA 4.0.