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Walter Francis O'Malley (October 9, 1903 – August 9, 1979) was an American sports executive who owned the Brooklyn / Los Angeles Dodgers team in Major League Baseball from 1950 to 1979.
Aug 10, 2019 · Walter O’Malley established a legacy as one of sport’s top visionaries and businessmen, building a first-class organization based on long-term stability and success. As President of the Brooklyn and Los Angeles Dodgers, one of baseball’s most enduring and beloved teams, he inscribed his reputation as an astute owner.
The extraordinary life and career of Baseball Hall of Fame executive Walter O’Malley, who made the game truly national, are chronicled.
NEW! Dodger history; Dodger Stadium; Dodgertown, Vero Beach, Florida; and international relationships are explored during the O’Malley era of leadership.
In his first week on the job as the president and principal owner of the storied Dodgers franchise, Walter O’Malley declared his philosophy in eight words: “We are going to concentrate on winning pennants.”
Walter O’Malley was an American lawyer who was the principal owner of the National League Brooklyn Dodgers professional baseball team (from 1958 the Los Angeles Dodgers). As owner of the Dodgers, he played a role in two of the key events in the history of both the club and the major leagues: Jackie.
Aug 10, 1979 · Walter Francis O’Malley, the man who brought the Dodgers to Los Angeles, died Thursday, of congestive heart failure. He was 75. Considered one of the most powerful men in baseball, O’Malley had...
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