John Mahon (baseball)

John Mahon
Mahon, c. 1902
BornAugust 1851
Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
DiedJune 19, 1928(1928-06-19) (aged 76)
Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
Occupations
Political partyDemocratic
Spouses
  • Ellen Ward
  • Annie Berry

John J. "Sonny" Mahon (August 1851 – June 19, 1928)[1][2] was an American politician and professional baseball executive. He served as president and principal owner of the Baltimore Orioles of the American League in 1902. He was also a notable political boss in Baltimore, affiliated with the Democratic Party.

  1. ^ "Sonny Mahon, Former Boss, Dies at Hotel". The Baltimore Sun. June 20, 1928. p. 1. Retrieved August 27, 2020 – via newspapers.com.
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