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

5 days ago · 1945 — Larry MacPhail, Dan Topping and Del Webb buy the New York Yankees for $2.8 million. ... Warriors sets a record for rookies with 58 points in a 127-117 triumph over the Detroit Pistons ...

Larry MacPhail. Bats: Unknown • Throws: Unknown Born: February 3, 1890 in Cass City, MI us. Died: October 1, 1975 in Miami, FL. Hall of Fame: Inducted as Pioneer/Executive in 1978. (Voted by Veteran's Committee) View Larry MacPhail's Page at the Baseball Hall of Fame (plaque, photos, videos). Full Name: Leland Stanford MacPhail

Mar 10, 2012 · General Manager: Larry MacPhail, Cass City MacPhail’s family was prominent in Scottville, a small community on the shore of Lake Michigan. After becoming a lawyer he purchased interests in minor league clubs, eventually working his way up to a position as GM for the Reds in the 1930s.

Weiss was promoted to general manager of the big club after the 1947 season, when Dan Topping and Del Webb bought out Larry MacPhail. He held the position until 1960, when he was forced to retire at age 65.

Jan 29, 2012 · Flamboyant, visionary, ego — or monomaniacal, tempestuous, alcoholic, and self-destructive — the words approach but do not satisfactorily explain Larry MacPhail. His innovative approach to the game brought about night baseball and baseball on the radio.

Jun 25, 2007 · On Oct. 7, 1947, MacPhail’s tenure with the Yankees — and his career in baseball — ended after he slugged a sportswriter and then resigned tearfully during a tumultuous victory party ...

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 inventiveness led to many changes in the game.

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 World War II, MacPhail and partners Dan Topping and Del Webb acquired the New York Yankees. He left baseball in 1947.

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 and American League president. They are the only father-son combination in the Hall. Other MacPhails have also made an impact in sports.