Frank J. Farrell | |
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| Born | c. 1866 |
| Died | February 10, 1926 |
| Occupation | Baseball |
| Spouse | Anna E. (c. 1886–aft. 1926) |
Frank J. Farrell (c. 1866 – February 10, 1926) was an American baseball executive. He andWilliam S. Devery were the first owners of the New York Highlanders (nowNew York Yankees). They purchased the Baltimore Orioles on January 9, 1903, for $18,000 and moved it toNew York City.[1]
He was born around 1866. Farrell was involved inNew York City gambling, and owned pool halls and a casino. At one time he was the partner ofWilliam Burbridge.[2]
In 1912 he firedHarry Wolverton as the manager of the Yankees.[3] On January 29, 1915, Farrell and Devery sold the Yankees toJacob Ruppert andTillinghast L'Hommedieu Huston for $460,000.[4][5][6]
Farrell died inAtlantic City, New Jersey, of aheart attack, after recovering from a bout ofbronchitis.[7]
January 9, 1903: Frank Farrell and Bill Devery purchase the defunct Baltimore franchise of the American League for $18,000 and then move the team to Manhattan.
Noted Gambler and ex-Partner of Farrell, Expires in Sanitarium.
Harry Wolverton, who managed the New York Americans during the past season, was yesterday deposed as manager by Frank J. Farrell, owner of the club. The official announcement of Wolverton's release was not made at the club headquarters, Mr. Farrell refusing to make any statement other than that he had declined to renew Wolverton's contract for another year.
January 29, 1915: Col. Jacob Ruppert and Col. Tillinghast L'Hommedieu Huston purchase the Yankees for $1.25 million.
Governor Smith, his family and members of his staff, many city and county officials, baseball and racing men attended the funeral yesterday of Frank Farrell, former owner of the New York Yankees, in the Church of the Blessed Sacrament, Broadway and Seventy-first street. The requiem mass was celebrated by the Rev. Leo Ryan, assisted by Rev. Thomas Philbin and Rev Thomas Hines.
... Devery and Ferrell remained in baseball from 1903 until 1915, when the holdings were sold to Colonel Jacob Ruppert, the present owner, and Colonel T.H. Huston for $460,000.
| Preceded by | Owner of theNew York Yankees withWilliam S. Devery 1903–1915 | Succeeded by |
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