Leland Stanford " Larry " MacPhail Sr. (February 3, 1890 – October 1, 1975) was an American lawyer and an executive in Major League Baseball.

Jan 29, 2012 · Flamboyant, visionary, ego — or monomaniacal, tempestuous, alcoholic, and self-destructive — the words approach but do not satisfactorily explain Larry MacPhail. His …

Larry MacPhail Bats: Unknown • Throws: Unknown Born: February 3, 1890 in Cass City, MI us Died: October 1, 1975 (Aged 85-240d) in Miami, FL Hall of Fame Inducted as …

There is nobody who is even remotely like Leland Stanford (Larry) MacPhail. Who but MacPhail could rampage through major league baseball like the snout of a tornado, take two ball clubs …

Aug 11, 2018 · Founder of the only family to have produced three generations of general managers who each lasted five or more seasons, Larry MacPhail enjoyed interesting and …

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 …

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 …

May 23, 2023 · He was bombastic, flamboyant, a genius when sober, brilliant when he had one drink and a raving lunatic when he had too many. With the energy and recklessness of a …

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 …

MacPhail’s presence inaugurated the modern era of Brooklyn baseball. In the 38 years before MacPhail, the Dodgers had won three pennants; in the 20 years following his arrival they won …