Former baseball players who have won the Most Valuable Player award throughout the years have called on the league to remove former commissioner Kenesaw Mountain Landis from the plaques. Landis’ name is displayed on both the American and National League MVP award plaques. I’d gladly replace the engraving on my trophies.”TWINS COACHES TO HAVE NEW ROLES IN PANDEMIC-SHORTENED 2020 SEASON, TEAM SAYSLandis was Major League Baseball’s commissioner from 1920 to 1944. During his time, there were no black players in baseball. “His name should not be represented on a plaque or award of honor, especially at this day and time,” Larkin said.

Source: Fox News June 30, 2020 18:33 UTC