Daniel Donahue
Daniel J. Donahue (April 23, 1923 – March 20, 2015) was an American businessman who was the owner and president of the Atlanta Braves Major League Baseball club from 1973 until 1975.[1]
Born in Lowell, Massachusetts, Donahue was a graduate of Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire, and then served with the United States Navy during World War II. Following his service, he received his law degree and was a venture capitalist involved in many aspects of the business world.[1]
In 1976, Donahue sold the franchise to millionaire tycoon Ted Turner.[1]
Donahue died in 2015 in Barrington, Illinois, at the age of 91.[1]
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- ^ a b c d "Daniel J. Donahue". Chicago Suburban Daily Herald – via Legacy.com.
Categories:
- 1923 births
- 2015 deaths
- United States Navy personnel of World War II
- Atlanta Braves executives
- Atlanta Braves owners
- Dartmouth College alumni
- Major League Baseball owners
- People from Lowell, Massachusetts