David Montgomery (baseball)
David P. Montgomery (June 26, 1946 – May 8, 2019) was an American baseball executive. During his career, he held many roles at the Philadelphia Phillies. Montgomery and Bill Giles bought the Phillies for USD$30m in 1984. He was the chairman, minority-owner and president of the Major League Baseball (MLB) team. He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
David Montgomery | |
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Born | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | June 26, 1946
Died | May 8, 2019 | (aged 72)
Nationality | American |
Occupation | Baseball executive |
Known for | President and CEO of the Philadelphia Phillies |
Montgomery died of cancer on May 8, 2019, at the age of 72.[1]
References
- ↑ Phillies chairman David Montgomery passes away. Major League Baseball. May 8, 2019. https://www.mlb.com/press-release/phillies-chairman-david-montgomery-dies. Retrieved May 8, 2019.