Crowbar Governor

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Morgan Bulkeley's multifaceted career spanned politics, business, and sports during the Gilded Age, where he held significant positions including president of Aetna Life and governor of Connecticut. His connections included prominent figures such as Samuel Clemens and J.P. Morgan. Notably, he founded the Hartford Dark Blues, contributing to the early days of professional baseball and later becoming a Hall of Fame inductee. The book chronicles Bulkeley's controversial tenure as governor, earning him the nickname "Crowbar Governor," and provides an insightful look into the era's political landscape.