Warren Giles

Executive

Class of 1979

Warren Giles

Executive

Class of 1979
An executive who oversaw one of the most significant and dynamic eras in league history, Warren Giles oversaw the National League’s expansion into Canada.

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About Warren Giles

“Baseball must always keep pace with the times,” Warren Giles said upon retiring after 18 years as National League president.

Although he respected tradition, Giles refused to be bound by old practices. Leading the NL from 1952 to 1969, Giles oversaw one of the most significant and dynamic eras in league history.

The Basics

Year inducted
1979
Birth Place
Tiskilwa, Illinois
Birth Year
1896
Died
1979, Cincinnati Ohio

Career at a Glance

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NL President
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Executive

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Morgan Bulkeley

Executive

Class of 1937

Morgan Bulkeley

Executive

Class of 1937
Morgan Bulkeley was the first president of the National League.

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About Morgan Bulkeley

The National League, created in 1876, helped solidify professional baseball in the United States.

Morgan Bulkeley was its first president.

The Basics

Year inducted
1937
Birth Place
East Haddam, Connecticut
Birth Year
1837
Died
1922, Hartford Connecticut

Career at a Glance

Primary Team
NL President
Primary Position
Executive