William Howard White

1934 – He was born on the 28th day of January this year in Lakewood, Florida. He attended Warren G. Harding High School in Warren, Ohio, before he attended Hiram College.

1956 – He played Major League Baseball first baseman for the New York and San Francisco Giants.

1959 – He played for St. Louis Cardinals.

1966 – He played for Philadelphia Phillies this year.

1971 – He entered the broadcast booth with Phil Rizzuto and began 18-year tenure as the Yankees' play-by-play man for televised games.

1989 – He serves as president of the National League.

1993 – He had grown increasingly frustrated with the difficulties of his position, and announced his intention to leave his office.