Former MLB commissioner Fay Vincent dies at 86

Fay Vincent, who became MLB commissioner in 1989 following the death of A. Bartlett Giamatti and then was forced out three years later by owners, has died at 86.

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Fay Vincent dies at 86: Former MLB commissioner oversaw 1990 labor lockout, expansion plans, more

Vincent was MLB commissioner from 1989-92
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Former MLB commissioner Fay Vincent dies at 86

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