Coffman reportedly had "an accent thicker than Judge Landis' hair."

However, the trade was cancelled when Judge Landis declared several Detroit players, including McCoy, to be free agents.

When he entered the Commissioner's office, Judge Landis asked "Why are you here?"

The incident came to the attention of Judge Landis, who conducted a hearing.

However, on October 17, 1921, Judge Landis was condemned for his actions in a letter from the American Bar Association.

When Judge Landis made Leonard's letters public, it touched off a scandal.

However, Leonard declined to appear and testify at a hearing called by Judge Landis, saying he feared a physical attack from "that wild man."

Navin had a lifelong love of gambling on horse races, a quirk that was overlooked by his friend, Judge Landis.

After six weeks of rumors, Judge Landis finally made a public announcement.

In so doing, he would also establish himself as the first commissioner since Judge Landis who is willing to let the public judge a case on its merits.