Horace Stoneham | |
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 Stoneham at the first game of the World Series, 6 October 1937. | |
| Born | April 27, 1903 Newark, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Died | January 7, 1990 (aged 86) Scottsdale, Arizona, U.S. |
| Occupation | Baseball executive |
| Known for | Relocating the Giants from Manhattan to San Francisco |
| Spouse |
Valleda Pyke (m. 1931) |
| Children | 2 |
| Parent(s) | Charles Stoneham (father) Johanna McGoldrick (mother) |
| Relatives | Chub Feeney (nephew) |
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Baseball career | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
As president
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Horace Charles Stoneham (/ˈstoʊnəm/ STOW-nəm; April 27, 1903 – January 7, 1990) was the owner of the New York / San Francisco Giants from 1936 to 1976. During his ownership, the Giants won the 1954 World Series and four National League pennants in 1936, 1937, 1951, and 1962, and moved from Manhattan to San Francisco.