Leland Stanford "Larry" MacPhail Sr. (February 3, 1890 – October 1, 1975) was an American lawyer and an executive in Major League Baseball.

Mar 10, 2012 · General Manager: Larry MacPhail, Cass City MacPhail’s family was prominent in Scottville, a small community on the shore of Lake Michigan. After becoming a lawyer he …

Larry MacPhail. Bats: Unknown • Throws: Unknown Born: February 3, 1890 in Cass City, MI us. Died: October 1, 1975 in Miami, FL. Hall of Fame: Inducted as Pioneer/Executive in 1978. …

One of the great innovators in baseball history, Larry MacPhail introduced such standards as night baseball, airplane travel, pension plans and batting helmets. He was also a flamboyant-yet …

When MacPhail joined the Dodgers, he brought along night baseball and an up-and-coming broadcaster named Red Barber. After a stint as a lieutenant colonel with the U.S. Army in …

Jan 24, 2025 · 1945 — Larry MacPhail, Dan Topping and Del Webb buy the New York Yankees for $2.8 million. ... Warriors sets a record for rookies with 58 points in a 127-117 triumph over …

May 30, 2016 · MacPhail is best remembered for having lights installed at Crosley Field in 1935. The Reds were also the first team to fly to games. His son, Lee, was a Hall of Fame executive …

MacPHAIL, Leland Stanford, Sr. ("Larry") ( b. 3 February 1890 in Cass City, Michigan; d. 1 October 1975 in Miami, Florida), Major League Baseball executive whose creativity and …

Weiss was promoted to general manager of the big club after the 1947 season, when Dan Topping and Del Webb bought out Larry MacPhail. He held the position until 1960, when he …

Sep 17, 2023 · The Foundation honors Leland “Larry” MacPhail, Sr. for his service in both World War I and World War II, as well as the impact he left behind in baseball. MacPhail is part of the …