Gabe Paul announces his decision to leave the Reds to become the general manager of the Colt .45’s
On October 25, 1960 — Gabe Paul announces his decision to leave the Cincinnati Reds to become the general manager of the Colt .45’s, an expansion team scheduled to begin play in 1962. Paul brings with him a young assistant, Bill Giles, son of N.L. President Warren Giles. After clashing with majority owner Roy Hofheinz, the experienced baseball executive will leave Houston nearly a year before the team plays an official game heading to Cleveland. He will hold various positions for Cleveland including part owner for over a decade before heading to New York in 1973.
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