Background
Griffith, Calvin Robertson was born on December 1, 1911 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Came to United States, 1921.
Griffith, Calvin Robertson was born on December 1, 1911 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Came to United States, 1921.
Student, Staunton Military Academy, 1932. Student, George Washington University, 1935.
Secretary Chattanooga Baseball Club, 1935-1937, president, 1937, manager, 1937. President, manager, treasurer Charlotte Club, 1938-1941. Vice president Washington American League Baseball Club, 1943-1955, president, 1955-1961, Minnesota Twins, American League, since 1961.
Vice president American League Professional Baseball, since 1973. Member planning committee Professional Baseball, also rules committee.
Adopted by Clark C. Griffith, 1923. Married Natalie N. Niven, February 1, 1940. Children: Clark C., N. Corinne, Clare.