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 purchased interests in minor league clubs, eventually working his way up to a position as GM for the Reds in the 1930s.

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. (Voted by Veteran's Committee) View Larry MacPhail's Page at the Baseball Hall of Fame (plaque, photos, videos). Full Name: Leland Stanford MacPhail

5 days ago · 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 the Detroit Pistons ...

Jan 29, 2012 · Flamboyant, visionary, ego — or monomaniacal, tempestuous, alcoholic, and self-destructive — the words approach but do not satisfactorily explain Larry MacPhail. His innovative approach to the game brought about night baseball and baseball on the radio.

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-brilliant executive who significantly improved the fortunes …

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 inventiveness led to many changes in the game.

This is a list of athletes, coaches, managers and officials who were born or raised in the state of Michigan, categorized by their most prominent sport and alphabetized. Ray Bentley, linebacker primarily with Buffalo Bills, including their Super Bowl years (born in Grand Rapids. Fred Kovaleski, tennis player.

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 World War II, MacPhail and partners Dan Topping and Del Webb acquired the New York Yankees. He left baseball in 1947.

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 and American League president. They are the only father-son combination in the Hall. Other MacPhails have also made an impact in sports.