John T. Brush
Union Army soldier
Died when: 67 years 164 days (809 months)Star Sign: Gemini
John Tomlinson Brush (June 15, 1845 – November 26, 1912) was an American sports executive who was primarily remembered as the principal owner of the New York Giants franchise in Major League Baseball from late in the 1902 season until his death following the 1912 season.
He also owned the Indianapolis Hoosiers in the late 1880s, followed by ownership of the Cincinnati Reds for a decade.
Under Brush's leadership, the Giants were revived as a franchise, following a decline during the 1890s.The team won four National League championships and one World Series during his tenure as principal owner.
Brush was also a leader in the formation of the rules that govern the modern World Series.He was one of 11 executives honored by the Baseball Hall of Fame in the Honor Rolls of Baseball in 1946.
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