A. Bartlett Giamatti
1938–1989 (age 51)
University president/Baseball commissioner
Biography
A. Bartlett Giamatti held a rare combination of scholarly insight and public spirit, guiding institutions of learning with a dedication to truth while later stewarding Major League Baseball with grace.
He was revered not only for his intellect but for the warmth with which he engaged others, leaving behind a legacy of integrity and thoughtful leadership.