Frank McMahon (oilman)

Frank McMahon
Frank McMahon
Born
Francis Murray Patrick McMahon

(1902-10-02)October 2, 1902
DiedMay 20, 1986(1986-05-20) (aged 83)
Alma materGonzaga University
OccupationBusinessman
Known forWestcoast Transmission Co., Majestic Prince, McMahon Stadium

Francis Murray Patrick McMahon (/məkˈmæn/ mək-MAN; October 2, 1902 – May 20, 1986) was a Canadian oilman best known as the founder of Pacific Petroleums and the Westcoast Transmission Company. Time magazine called him "The man who did the most to open up northwest Canada's wilderness—and convince oilmen of its treasures."[1]

In addition, McMahon was a major racehorse owner/breeder whose Thoroughbreds competed in North America and Europe and who won the 1969 Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes with the U.S. Racing Hall of Fame colt, Majestic Prince.

  1. ^ "Oil: Freeing the Slave". Time. July 15, 1957. Archived from the original on October 25, 2012.