Ford Frick Quotes

A collection of quotes by Ford Frick.

Ford Frick (1894-1978) was an American baseball executive and journalist widely known for his influential roles in Major League Baseball (MLB). He served as the Commissioner of Baseball from 1951 to 1965, overseeing a period of significant expansion and changes in the sport. Frick played a pivotal role in establishing the Baseball Hall of Fame and pioneered the invention of the All-Star Game. He also implemented controversial decisions such as the asterisk notation for Roger Maris' 1961 record, which surpassed Babe Ruth's home run record. Frick's tenure left a lasting impact on the organization and evolution of MLB.