Attorneys in the Baseball Hall of Fame, with Lou Schiff

Hall of Fame Attorneys, Gambling in the Game &  MLBPA / CBAEleven attorneys enshrined in Cooperstown, beginning with Kenesaw Mountain Landis and ending with Tony La Russa.Each chapter written by a law professor or librarian, edited by Professor Robert Jarvis for a unified voice.Stories go beyond the plaques — revealing lesser-known truths, scandals, and achievements.“In baseball, when the number nine hitter gets up, everybody holds their breath — that’s what makes this game so great.” – Lou Schiff“We wanted to tell the stories behind the plaques — the legal lives that shaped the game.” – Lou SchiffHighlights & DiscoveriesLandis’ dual role as judge and commissioner — and the ethics code that arose because of it.Branch Rickey’s pioneering fight for equality in baseballJohn Montgomery Ward’s role in forming the first players’ unionTony La Russa’s law school mentor inspired him — and how La Russa later mentored others, like Judge Robin Fuson, to pursue lawInsights on Bowie Kuhn, William Shea, and the intersection of law and leadership in baseballGambling impacting future of baseball & Player representationCleveland Guardians gambling scandal an echo of the Black Sox case a century laterA shift from “No Gambling” signs to DraftKings banners on outfield wallsLegal influence on player rights, agents, and representation within MLBPA and the expanding Minor League union.Reflections on Harry Marino’s impact on minor leaguers’ inclusion in the MLB Players AssociationFrom Pete Rose to 2025 player allegations on Cleveland Guardians fixed first pitchesHas MLB’s partnership with betting platforms created integrity risks?“It’s like steroids. Everyone knew it was coming — and it’s only going to get worse.” Lawyers in the Locker RoomPlayers agents and legal counsel Marvin Miller’s leadership transformed labor relationsMLBPA lawyers continue to shape player rights.The growing influence of minor leaguers under the MLBPA and the rise of Harry Marino as a new labor voice.Business Before BaseballThe MLB industrial complex” — prioritize profit over parity. – reference to Craig Calcaterra book, Rethinking FandomThe Marlins’ small-market struggles vs. big-spending teams like Dodgers & MetsRelegating Bottom Feeders - Salary caps, minimums, and revenue transparency Relegate bottom MLB teams from the game until their front office & team can prove they belongWhat if AAA clubs could rise to MLB status? What if expansion required winning your way in? Attorneys in the Baseball Hall of Fame, can be found at https://mcfarlandbooks.com/product/attorneys-in-the-baseball-hall-of-fame/?srsltid=AfmBOooqiO22Codod2rmGfU9La5XnAyz3tu8WTwz1y5ry3BaBSxqSCew    Find Mat at @matgermain.bsky.social or reach Mark @  baseballbizondeck@gmail.com BaseballBiz on Deck, @ iHeart Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music, & at www.baseballbizOnDeck.com  Special Thanks to XTaKe-R-U-X