The Path to the Designated Hitter Rule

William Temple proposed a designated hitter rule way back in 1891 that was narrowly voted down. In 1928 the National League wanted a DH rule, but it died because the AL did not, and it was felt that it was more important that the leagues play under the same rules.

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