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Bill DeWitt, Sr. - by Burton A Boxerman & Benita W Boxerman (Paperback)
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Highlights
- In 1954, one year after Baltimore bought the St. Louis Browns, the New York Yankees hired former Browns executive and owner William O. DeWitt as assistant to general manager George Weiss.
- About the Author: The late Burton A. Boxerman taught history for 30 years and contributed to numerous historical journals.
- 231 Pages
- Sports + Recreation, Baseball
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Book Synopsis
In 1954, one year after Baltimore bought the St. Louis Browns, the New York Yankees hired former Browns executive and owner William O. DeWitt as assistant to general manager George Weiss. "DeWitt," the news announced, "was considered an astute baseball man who would have a definite role to play with the Yankees." Baseball fans had assumed that once the Browns were no longer the American League's doormats, DeWitt would quietly retire. But for DeWitt, a shrewd protege of Branch Rickey, his years with the Browns began a long and fascinating career, including his years as owner and general manager of the Cincinnati Reds. This first ever biography focuses on the career of a baseball executive who contributed greatly to America's pastime.
About the Author
The late Burton A. Boxerman taught history for 30 years and contributed to numerous historical journals. A longtime member of SABR, he lived in St. Louis, Missouri. The late Benita W. Boxerman was a writer and researcher. Retired from one of the largest public relations firms in the United States and a member of SABR, she lived in St. Louis, Missouri.