Albert Benjamin Chandler / Gov. Albert B. Chandler
(1898 - 1991)
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Albert Benjamin Chandler
This colorful orator and two-term governor began his law practice in Versailles. As governor, he was driving force behind establishment of the University of Kentucky Medical Center, later named in his honor. "Happy" Chandler lived in Versailles and is buried at the Pisgah Presbyterian Church Cemetery in this county. Over.
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Gov. Albert B. Chandler
Known as "Happy," this Henderson Co. native was state senator and lt. gov. before becoming governor in 1935 and 1955. U.S. senator, 1939-1945. As baseball commissioner, he approved Jackie Robinson's contract, making Robinson the first black player in major league baseball, 1947. Chandler elected to Baseball Hall of Fame, 1982. Over.
Marker is at the intersection of Versailles Road (U.S. 60) and Pisgah Pike (State Highway 1967), on the right when traveling west on Versailles Road.
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