Harrell Edmond Chiles Biography
Harrell Edmond Chiles * Born May 11, 1910 in Itasca, TX USA * Died August 22, 1993 in Fort Worth,...
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Connie Mack Stats & Facts
Connie Mack Essentials Positions: Catcher/Manager/OwnerBats: R Throws: RWeight: 150Born: Year:...
Read MoreCharles Finley Biography
Charles Finley Biography One of the most flamboyant, innovative, and controversial baseball club owners ever, Charles Finley began as a semi-pro first baseman-manager in Indiana. Near-fatal tuberculosis in 1946 ended his playing...
Read MoreNews leaks out that an investment group headed by former US Olympic Committee chief Harvey Schiller is interested in buying the Astros from Drayton McLane, Jr. McLane has given them a 30-day window to exclusively negotiate a deal but no offer materializes.
News leaks out that an investment group headed by former US Olympic Committee chief Harvey Schiller is interested in buying the Astros from Drayton McLane, Jr. McLane has given them a 30-day window to exclusively negotiate a deal but no offer materializes.
Read MoreMarge Schott agrees to sell her controlling interest in the Reds
Cincinnati Reds owner Marge Schott agrees to sell her controlling interest in the Reds to a group headed by Carl H. Lindner, ending her 14-year tenure. The group will pay a total of $67 million.
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New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner resumes his role as the team’s general partner
On March 1, 1993, New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner resumes his role as the team’s...
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Marge Schott is suspended for one year and fined $25,000
Marge Schott is suspended for one year and fined $25,000 by a committee of her major league peers for bringing “disrepute and embarrassment” to the national pastime. The 64 year-old will also be required to attend and complete multi-cultural sensitivity training programs due to the numerous racial and ethnic remarks she is alleged to have made as the owner of the Reds.
Read More1992 – Marge Schott is quoted in today’s New York Times as saying, that Adolph Hitler was initially good for Germany
1992 – Marge Schott is quoted in today’s New York Times as saying, that Adolph Hitler was initially good for Germany, that her references to “niggers” were in jest, and that she couldn’t understand why the word “Jap” was offensive. The major leagues will appoint a four-man committee to investigate Schott and will eventually suspend her for her insensitive and inappropriate remarks.
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Drayton McLane, Jr. officially becomes owner of the Houston Astros, purchasing the team from John McMullen for $115 million.
Drayton McLane, Jr. officially becomes owner of the Houston Astros, purchasing the team from John McMullen for $115 million.
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Jack Morris agrees to salary arbitration when no clubs will sign him
After finding no other clubs interested in signing him, free agent pitcher and 20-game winner Jack Morris agrees to salary arbitration with the Tigers while at the same time accusing the major league owners of collusion against free agents. Morris had offered to sign a one-year contract, with salary to be determined by an arbitrator, with either the Yankees, Angels, Twins or Phillies, but was turned down by all four.
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Charlie Finley sells the Oakland A’s to the Levi Strauss company for nearly $13 million
Charlie Finley sells the Oakland A’s to the Levi Strauss company for nearly $13 million
Read MoreUnder the financial reorganization of the club, Steve O’Neill becomes the principal owner of the Cleveland Indians.
1978 – Under the financial reorganization of the club, Steve O’Neill becomes the principal owner of the Cleveland Indians.
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Atlanta Braves owner Ted Turner decides to take the managerial reigns of his team
On May 11, 1977, Atlanta Braves owner Ted Turner decides to take the managerial reigns of his...
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Atlanta Braves owner Ted Turner for one year as a result of tampering charges in the Gary Matthews free agent signing
On January 2, 1977 MLB Commissioner Bowie Kuhn suspends Atlanta Braves owner Ted Turner for one...
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WTCG-TV owner Ted Turner obtains 100% of the Atlanta Braves for $12 million
WTCG-TV owner Ted Turner obtains 100% of the Atlanta Braves for $12 million. ‘Captain Ted’ purchases the club to provide sports programming for his local channel 17, but when the FCC permits the station to use a satellite in December to broadcast shows on cable networks, the franchise, now available to be viewed by millions of subscribers, will become known as America’s Team.
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Bill Veeck buys 80% of Chicago White Sox
With little encouragement from the other American League owners, Bill Vleck, who will see his new team win their first pennant in 40 years, reacquires the White Sox when he purchases 80% of the team as part of an investment group that is intent on keeping the franchise in Chicago. Former owner John Allyn had been pressured by the league to sell his club to a Seattle interest to help quell a lawsuit that was a result of the AL’s approval in 1970 to move the one year-old expansion Pilots from the ‘Emerald City’ to Milwaukee.
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Bill Veeck and assistant Roland Hemond set up shop in hotel lobby with a sign open for business
1975 – Bill Veeck and assistant Roland Hemond set up shop in the hotel lobby at the winter meetings with a sign saying “open for business” and start dealing, making seven trades in two days. First to go are pitcher Jim Kaat and SS Mike Buskey to the Phillies. The Sox receive pitchers Dick Ruthven and Roy Thomas along with OF/INF Alan Bannister. Veeck also fires manager Chuck Tanner and selects old friend Paul Richards to manage the White Sox.
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Ray Kroc will suffer with fans
On April 9, 1974, San Diego Padres owner Ray Kroc criticizes his team over the public address system-during a game! “Ladies and gentlemen, I suffer with you,” Kroc says. “I’ve never seen such stupid baseball playing in my life.” The announcement occurs during San Diego’s 9-5 loss to the Houston Astros. Coincidentally, the “San Diego Chicken” makes its debut that day.
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Ray Kroc, fast-food entrepreneur (McDonald’s), buys the San Diego Padres for $12 million
1974 – Ray Kroc, fast-food entrepreneur (McDonald’s), buys the San Diego Padres for $12 million, ending talk of a possible move to Washington, DC.
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New York Yankees are sold by the Columbia Broadcasting System to a group of 17 investors, headed up by shipbuilding magnate George Steinbrenner
FollowFollowFollowFollowFollowFollowFollowFollow On January 3, 1973, the New York Yankees are sold...
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Robert E. Short, Democratic National Committee treasurer, buys majority ownership of the Washington Senators
Robert E. Short, Democratic National Committee treasurer, buys majority ownership of the Washington Senators for $10 million. James Lemon will retain 15 to 20 percent. The controversial Short will move the Senators to Texas after the 1971 season.
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1966 – Bill DeWitt sells the Cincinnati Reds to a group of Cincinnati investors for an estimated $7 million.
1966 – Bill DeWitt sells the Cincinnati Reds to a group of Cincinnati investors for an estimated $7 million.
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Columbia Broadcasting System Buys The Yankees
The Columbia Broadcasting System becomes the first corporate owner of a major league team by...
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American League owners vote down Charlie Finley’s proposed move of the Kansas City A’s to Louisville
On January 16, 1964, American League owners vote down Charlie Finley’s proposed move of the Kansas...
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Charlie Finley inks a deal with the city of Louisville to move the Kansas City A’s
On January 6, 1964, owner Charlie Finley inks a deal with the city of Louisville to move the...
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