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Daniel J. Donahue

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Daniel J. Donahue

Birth
Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA
Death
20 Mar 2015 (aged 91)
Barrington, Cook County, Illinois, USA
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Morton, Tazewell County, Illinois, USA Add to Map
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Professional Sports Team Owner. From 1973 until 1975, he was the proprietor and served as president of the Atlanta Braves. Following service with the United States Navy during World War II, he received a law degree from Dartmouth College. During his tenure as Braves' owner, Hank Aaron surpassed Babe Ruth as the all time, career home run leader. In 1976, he sold the franchise to millionaire tycoon Ted Turner.
Professional Sports Team Owner. From 1973 until 1975, he was the proprietor and served as president of the Atlanta Braves. Following service with the United States Navy during World War II, he received a law degree from Dartmouth College. During his tenure as Braves' owner, Hank Aaron surpassed Babe Ruth as the all time, career home run leader. In 1976, he sold the franchise to millionaire tycoon Ted Turner.

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  • Originally Created by: C.S.
  • Added: Mar 25, 2015
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/144162811/daniel_j-donahue: accessed ), memorial page for Daniel J. Donahue (23 Apr 1923–20 Mar 2015), Find a Grave Memorial ID 144162811, citing Morton Apostolic Christian Church Cemetery, Morton, Tazewell County, Illinois, USA; Maintained by Find a Grave.