Oh dear I am such an ignoramus about sport. I seem to be here asking your help again .This one is impossible to find,so
I thought I would ask at the top!! Can you help at all??
Question:Who was the first president of the American League of Professional Baseball Clubs (1900-1927)?

Ban Johnson
Founded the American League

In 1899 when the NL pared back to eight teams, lopping off Cleveland, Washington, Louisville, and Baltimore, Johnson saw an opportunity to expand. At a meeting of Western League officials in October, its name was changed to the American League to give it a more national character. Johnson then announced that the league would expand by placing one franchise in Cleveland and moving Comiskey's St. Paul club to Chicago.

At last, in July 1927, Johnson resigned as AL president, refusing to accept any compensation for the eight years remaining on his $40,000-a-year contract. Already ill, his health continued to decline in retirement. Johnson died of diabetes in 1931 at age 67. In 1937 he was named to the Hall of Fame.

www.enel.net/beisbol/history/people/executive/johnb101/johnb101.html

ren, from one baseball dummy to another, I think I have your answer. His name was Ban Johnson.

Read all about him here

Edited- Bugger... not quick enough..

ahoy there, from two baseball dummies to another!

Don't sound so 'dummyish' to me!! Thanks guys!!

ren.. baseball has nothing to do with it- I am a search engine whiz:)

PS. I hate it when George beats me to the answers