Henry Killilea

Henry J. Killilea
Born
Henry James Killilea

(1863-06-30)June 30, 1863
DiedJanuary 23, 1929(1929-01-23) (aged 65)
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
Resting placeCalvary Cemetery
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
CitizenshipAmerican
Alma materUniversity of Michigan
Occupationlawyer
Known forCo-founder of the American League, part owner of the Boston Americans and the Milwaukee Brewers
Political partyDemocratic
Spouses
  • Louise Meindermann
  • (m. 1888; died 1920)
Children4
Parents
  • Matthew Killilea (father)
  • Mary (Muray) Killilea (mother)
RelativesMatthew Killilea (brother)
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Henry James Killilea (June 30, 1863 – January 23, 1929) was an American baseball team owner and attorney. He was one of the founders of baseball's American League. He also played college football and baseball at the University of Michigan.