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Mitchell J. Nathanson is a Professor of Law at the School of Law, where he has been a faculty member since 2001. His scholarship centers on the intersection of sports, law, and society, with a primary focus on baseball and its cultural significance in America.
His educational background includes a JD from Georgetown University Law Center and a BA from Tulane University.
Nathanson's research interests span Sports Law, Baseball History, and Law and Society. He has made significant contributions to understanding baseball's antitrust exemption, the social history of baseball in Philadelphia, and the experiences of Black players in baseball. His work often bridges legal scholarship with historical narrative, providing deep insights into how baseball reflects and shapes American culture.
His recent publications (2023-2025) reveal a continued focus on baseball history, with books examining the 1950 Phillies, the decline of Black major leaguers, the Moneyball phenomenon, and the oral histories of Black minor leaguers. These works highlight his commitment to using baseball as a lens for exploring broader social, racial, and economic issues in American society.
His scientific awards include:
- 2006 McFarland-SABR Award for "The Irrelevance of Baseball's Antitrust Exemption: A Historical Review"
- 2013 McFarland-SABR award for "Who Exempted Baseball, Anyway?: The Curious Development of the Antitrust Exemption that Never Was"
- 2017 Seymour Medal finalist for "God Almighty Hisself: The Life and Legacy of Dick Allen"
- 2020 Diane E. Ambler ’78 Faculty Scholarship Impact Award
Nathanson has lectured at the National Baseball Hall of Fame and served as a scholarly advisor for HBO's "The Curious Case of Curt Flood." Information regarding specific research grants and advisees is not provided in the available text, though he maintains an active scholarly presence through publications and presentations.
