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 of three separate major league franchises.
Larry MacPhail
Executive
Class of
1978
Larry MacPhail
Executive
Class of
1978
Larry MacPhail oversaw major changes to the game, notably MLB’s first night game and pension plans for players.
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About Larry MacPhail
The Basics
Birth Year
1890
Died
1975, Miami Florida
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