Warren Giles
American baseball executive (1896–1979)
Biography
Warren Crandall Giles (May 28, 1896 – February 7, 1979) was an American professional baseball executive. Giles spent 33 years in high-level posts in Major League Baseball as general manager and club president of the Cincinnati Reds (1937–1951) and president of the National League (1951–1969), and was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
Born in Tiskilwa, Illinois, Giles attended Washington and Lee University and served as an infantry officer in France during World War I. Before becoming a full-time baseball executive, he worked as a football and basketball official in the Missouri Valley Conference, a major U.S. college sports league.
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Career highlights
Career & roles
- President of the National League
Family
- Children
- Bill Giles
Quick answers about Warren Giles
- How old was Warren Giles?
- Warren Giles died on February 7, 1979 at the age of 82.
- When is Warren Giles's birthday?
- Warren Giles was born on May 28, 1896.
- Where was Warren Giles born?
- Warren Giles was born in Tiskilwa.
- What is Warren Giles's zodiac sign?
- Warren Giles's zodiac sign is Gemini.
- What is Warren Giles's nationality?
- Warren Giles is a citizen of United States.
- What does Warren Giles do?
- Warren Giles is known as baseball player.
- How many children did Warren Giles have?
- Wikidata lists 1 child of Warren Giles.
