George Martin Weiss - New Haven CT
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Don.Morfe
N 41° 17.940 W 072° 56.832
18T E 671865 N 4573982
In 1947, he became General Manger of the New York Yankees serving until 1960. During his tenure, the Yankees won ten pennants and seven World Series.
Waymark Code: WM12N3T
Location: Connecticut, United States
Date Posted: 06/19/2020
Views: 2
He is buried in Evergreen Cemetery, New Haven, CT in Catalpa Avenue, Plot 39, Grave 2.
Description:
From Find A Grave: Hall of Fame Major League Baseball Executive. Born George Martin Weiss in New Haven, Connecticut, he began managing in baseball when he was hired to create and run the New York Yankees farm system in 1932. In 1947, he became General Manger of the New York Yankees serving until 1960. During his tenure, the Yankees won ten pennants and seven World Series. After leaving the Yankees, he was the first president and general manager of the New York Mets, serving 1961 to 1966. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1971.
Date of birth: 06/23/1894
Date of death: 07/13/1972
Area of notoriety: Sports
Marker Type: Monument
Setting: Outdoor
Visiting Hours/Restrictions: None
Fee required?: No
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