| John Henry Moss | |
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| Minor League Baseball executive and Politician | |
| Born: November 10, 1918 Kings Mountain, North Carolina | |
| Died: July 1, 2009 (aged 90) Kings Mountain, North Carolina | |
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John Henry Moss (November 10, 1918 – July 1, 2009) was a baseball executive and politician. Well known for his strong leadership and organizational skills, Moss was a key contributor to the development of Minor League Baseball during more than six decades, helping bring professional baseball to 43 United States cities represented by 114 ownership groups, by stressing the importance of providing quality, wholesome, family-friendly entertainment at an affordable price. Over the years, Moss gained inductions into five Halls of Fame and also received numerous honours for his commendable contributions to baseball.[1][2]
- ^ "MiLB legend and SAL founder Moss passes away". MiLB.com. Published on July 1, 2009. Retrieved on September 24, 2015.
- ^ "John Henry Moss, Head of Minor League for 50 Years, Is Dead at 90". New York Times. Published on July 14, 2009. Retrieved on October 1, 2015.