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ryanivr · 05-06-2010, 07:59 PM

Washington Owner Passes at 68

WASHINGTON, D.C. July 13, 1913 - Hugh McKinnon has passed away at the age of 68. A spokesperson for a local Washington hospital reported that the Washington Nationals owner passed away yesterday. Cause of death was not released. The team has scheduled a press conference for tomorrow.

The Virginia-born McKinnon made his fortune as a banker in the Washington, D.C. area, but always had a love for baseball. After failing in an attempt to bringing a major-league ball club to Baltimore, McKinnon signed on with William Witman to join the United League.

But it almost wasn't McKinnon who controlled the Washington club. Ted Sullivan, the old-time player and promoter, offered him $2,500 for his interest in the club, but McKinnon did not sell.

In a twist of fate, McKinnon's club took first place just a day before he passed away. It is expected that son Hugh will take his father's position in the organization, and it is now up to him to finish what his father started.

05-06-2010, 07:59 PM	#98
ryanivr All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 907	Washington Owner Passes at 68 WASHINGTON, D.C. July 13, 1913 - Hugh McKinnon has passed away at the age of 68. A spokesperson for a local Washington hospital reported that the Washington Nationals owner passed away yesterday. Cause of death was not released. The team has scheduled a press conference for tomorrow. The Virginia-born McKinnon made his fortune as a banker in the Washington, D.C. area, but always had a love for baseball. After failing in an attempt to bringing a major-league ball club to Baltimore, McKinnon signed on with William Witman to join the United League. But it almost wasn't McKinnon who controlled the Washington club. Ted Sullivan, the old-time player and promoter, offered him $2,500 for his interest in the club, but McKinnon did not sell. In a twist of fate, McKinnon's club took first place just a day before he passed away. It is expected that son Hugh will take his father's position in the organization, and it is now up to him to finish what his father started.