Harry Pulliam
Harry Clay Pulliam | |
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Pulliam in 1909 | |
| Born | February 9, 1869 Scottsville, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Died | July 29, 1909 (aged 40) New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Resting place | Cave Hill Cemetery Louisville, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Alma mater | University of Virginia School of Law (JD) |
| Occupation | MLB Executive |
| Political party | Democrat |
Harry Clay Pulliam (February 9, 1869 – July 29, 1909) was an American baseball executive who served as the sixth President of the National League. He served from 1903 until his death in 1909. He was president during the period in which the National League and the fledgling American League settled their hostilities and formed a National Agreement which led to the creation of the World Series.