Kenesaw Mountain Landis was an American lawyer and baseball executive, best known for serving as the first Commissioner of Baseball from 1920 until his death in 1944. Appointed in the wake of the 1919 Black Sox Scandal, he aimed to restore integrity to the sport and enforce strict rules against gambling and corruption. Landis was known for his strong personality and commitment to maintaining the game's reputation. He had a significant impact on the development of modern baseball, overseeing the establishment of policies that shaped the league's governance and helped to promote the sport's popularity in the United States.