Posted on 04/13/2003 11:43:49 AM PDT by TLBSHOW
National Baseball Hall of Fame Board of Directors
Jane Forbes Clark, Chairman . A director since 1992 and chairman since 2000, Jane Forbes Clark provides substantial Museum expertise, philanthropic insights and management skill in this leadership position.
Clark currently serves as chairman of the Farmers' Museum and the New York State Historical Association, as well as president of the Clark Foundation, Scriven Foundation and Clara Welch Thanksgiving Home in Cooperstown, N.Y. Within the sports arena, Clark is vice chairman of the Jackie Robinson Empire State Freedom Medal Commission and was previously senior vice president of the United States Equestrian Team.
She is also a director with the United States Olympic Committee and the Baseball Assistance Team.
The Clark family has been a devoted steward of the Baseball Hall of Fame since Clark's grandfather, Stephen C. Clark, founded the Museum in 1939.
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Joe L. Morgan, Vice Chairman . A director since 1994, Joe Morgan was elected vice chairman in 2000. A member of the National Baseball Hall of Fame's class of 1990, he was a mainstay of the championship Cincinnati Reds teams during the 1970s. An accomplished business executive and Emmy Award winning sportscaster for ESPN, Morgan serves on the governing boards of a number of charitable and civic organizations, such as the Baseball Assistance Team, and has authored several books on baseball. Morgan also serves the Hall of Fame as a member of the Board's Executive and Nominating committees. Morgan's Hall of Fame Bio
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Kevin S. Moore, Treasurer . Elected director and treasurer in 1992, Kevin Moore is president of The Clark Estates Inc., a financial and business management company. Prior to joining The Clark Estates, he was president, chief executive officer and director of Jet Capital Corporation. Moore serves as a director on the governing boards of several business organizations and many charitable organizations. Moore is chairman of the Board's Finance and Pension committees, and is a member of the Executive Committee.
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Paul Beeston . Elected to the Board in 1998 and a member of its Executive Committee, Paul Beeston served as president and chief operating officer of Major League Baseball from July 1997 to March 2002. He reported directly to the commissioner and was responsible for all phases of Baseball's central offices. An accomplished Toronto Blue Jays executive, he has served in many capacities, most notably as president and chief executive officer for nine years.
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William O. DeWitt Jr . A director since 1998, Bill DeWitt is chairman of the board and general partner of the St. Louis Cardinals. He is also president of RD Investment Group, a Cincinnati-based investment firm. DeWitt, whose father was a career baseball executive and club owner with the St. Louis Browns, New York Yankees, Detroit Tigers, Cincinnati Reds and Chicago White Sox, has also been a minority owner of the Texas Rangers, Baltimore Orioles and the Reds. He serves on the boards of a number of privately held companies and has worked in a number of civic and charitable organizations. DeWitt is a member of the board's Nominating and Development committees.
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William L. Gladstone . Elected a director in 1991, Bill Gladstone was chairman of Arthur Young & Company and the retired co-chief of its successor, Ernst and Young. He serves as chairman of the Board's Development Committee and is a member of the Board's Finance Committee. Gladstone is principal owner and president of Tri-City ValleyCats, Inc., which operates a Class A Minor League team affiliated with the Houston Astros in the New York-Penn League.
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David D. Glass . David Glass was elected to the Board of Directors in 2000 and serves as a member of its Pension Committee. He was appointed interim chairman and chief executive officer of the Kansas City Royals upon the death of Ewing Kauffman, and in April 2000, his family acquired the Royals organization, where he continues to serve in the same capacity. Glass is also a member of the Executive Council for Major League Baseball. He spent 25 years with Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., serving as president and chief executive officer for 12 years, and is credited with leading the company through a period of unprecedented growth and international expansion with annual revenues reaching $165 billion. He and his family support several charitable interests.
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John L. Harrington . A director since 1992 and a member of the Board's Executive Committee, John Harrington is the former chief executive of the Boston Red Sox. He was involved with the management of the Red Sox from 1972 until the team was sold on January 16, 2002, and has been equally well known for his many charitable interests. A distinguished business leader, Harrington is also a Trustee of Boston College, the Dana Farber Cancer Institute, the National Little League Foundation, the Boston Catholic Charitable Bureau and the Archdiocese of Boston Inner-City Scholarship Fund.
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Bowie K. Kuhn . The senior member of the Board in terms of length of service, Bowie Kuhn was elected director in 1969. He served as commissioner of Major League Baseball from 1969 to 1984, a time that was marked by challenge and triumph for the National Pastime. During his tenure, Baseball reversed many negative trends with respect to management and marketing and emerged a stronger and more dynamic institution.
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Leland S. MacPhail . Elected a director in 1974, Lee MacPhail was also elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1998. A front office executive for 45 years, he gained widespread respect and admiration for his work with the New York Yankees and Baltimore Orioles, and for his years as President of the American League. MacPhail is a member of the Board's Development Committee. MacPhail's Hall of Fame Bio
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John J. McHale . A member of the board since 1982, John McHale's career in Baseball spanned 56 years as a player, farm director, general manager and team president, with the Detroit Tigers, Milwaukee/Atlanta Braves and Montreal Expos, serving as chief executive officer, president and general manager of the Expos from the team's inception in 1969 through 1990. McHale also served as deputy commissioner to William Eckert, Baseball's fourth commissioner. He is currently president of the Association of Professional Baseball Players of America. McHale also serves on the Board's Development Committee.
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Robin E. Roberts . First elected a director in 1991, Robin Roberts was the ace of the Philadelphia Phillies pitching staff for much of his 19-year career, including for the 1950 Whiz Kids, culminating in his election to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1976. A leader on and off the field, Roberts was one of the first players to address Baseball's labor issues. Roberts' Hall of Fame Bio
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Brooks C. Robinson Jr . A director since 1995 and a member of the Pension Committee, Brooks Robinson played 23 seasons for the Baltimore Orioles, setting a number of major league records that still stand today. He was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1983. Widely respected inside and outside of Baseball, Robinson serves as president of the Major League Baseball Players Alumni. Robinson's Hall of Fame Bio
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Frank Robinson . A director since 1998, Frank Robinson, the only player to win MVP awards in both leagues, was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1982. His leadership skills helped him become the major league's first African-American field manager in 1975 with the Cleveland Indians. He served as Major League Baseball's vice president of on-field operations before becoming the Montreal Expos' manager prior to the 2002 season. Robinson's Hall of Fame Bio
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G. Thomas Seaver . Elected to the Board of Directors in 1995, Tom Seaver's incredible career with the New York Mets, Cincinnati Reds, Chicago White Sox and Boston Red Sox earned him the highest percentage of votes in Hall of Fame balloting history. A 1992 Hall of Fame electee, Seaver is one of the finest pitchers of his generation and is now an accomplished Baseball television analyst. He also serves on the Board's Finance Committee. Seaver's Hall of Fame Bio
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Allan H. (Bud) Selig . First elected to the Board of Directors in 1976, Bud Selig has served as the commissioner of Baseball since July 9, 1998. Prior to his election as Commissioner, Selig served as chairman of the Executive Council of Major League Baseball for six years. He was the principal owner of the Milwaukee Brewers prior to becoming commissioner.
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Edward W. Stack . Elected to the board of directors in 1977, Ed Stack served as Chairman of the Board from 1977-2000, a period of significant growth for the organization. His involvement with the Baseball Hall of Fame as an officer dates to 1961. He is on the Board's Executive and Finance committees. Stack is a highly respected business leader and is widely recognized for his tireless efforts on behalf of many charitable, social and educational institutions.
George M. Steinbrenner III . George Steinbrenner was elected to the Board of Directors in 1998. As principal owner of the New York Yankees since 1973, he has guided his team to become Baseball's most successful franchise. One of the sports world's most generous individuals, his New York Yankees Foundation embraces a wide range of charitable causes.
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