Consider this his final warning to the sport he adored. “Gambling always leads to corruption,” Vincent said in a lengthy conversation with The Athletic in November. “Corruption always leads ...

Fay Vincent became an unexpected MLB commissioner in 1989 and was forced out three years later by owners intent on a labor confrontation with players.

Former MLB Commissioner Fay Vincent passed away on Saturday at the age of 86. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.

Fay Vincent, who died on Saturday at age 86, presided over a wide array of controversies and challenges, starting only a month into his tenure with the earthquake-delayed 1989 World Series.

Fay Vincent, who became baseball commissioner in 1989 and then was forced out three years later by owners intent on a labor confrontation with players, has died.

Vincent, who took over as MLB commissioner in 1989 and spent three-plus years in the role, was dealing with complications from bladder cancer.

Fay Vincent led Major League Baseball from 1989-92, oversaw expansion to Denver and Miami, and played leading role in Pete Rose's lifetime suspension.

Fay Vincent, who became baseball commissioner in 1989 and then was forced out three years later by owners intent on a labor confrontation with players, has died.

Fay Vincent, who became baseball commissioner in 1989 and then was forced out three years later by owners intent on a labor confrontation with players, has died.