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For the American politician, see Dan Donahue.

Daniel J. Donahue (April 23, 1923 – March 20, 2015) was an American businessman who was the owner and president of the Atlanta Braves Major League Baseball club from 1973 until 1975.[1]

Born in Lowell, Massachusetts, Donahue was a graduate of Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire, and then served with the United States Navy during World War II. Following his service, he received his law degree and was a venture capitalist involved in many aspects of the business world.[1]

In 1976, Donahue sold the franchise to millionaire tycoon Ted Turner.[1]

Donahue died in 2015 in Barrington, Illinois, at the age of 91.[1]

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Sources

  1. ^ a b c d "Daniel J. Donahue". Chicago Suburban Daily Herald – via Legacy.com.
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