Background
Campbell, James Arthur was born on February 5, 1924 in Huron, Ohio, United States. Son of Arthur A. and Vanessa (Hart) Campbell.
professional baseball team executive
Campbell, James Arthur was born on February 5, 1924 in Huron, Ohio, United States. Son of Arthur A. and Vanessa (Hart) Campbell.
Bachelor of Science, Ohio State University, 1949.
Business manager, Thomasville (Georgia) Baseball Club, 1950;Business manager, Toledo Baseball Club, 1951;Business manager, Buffalo Baseball Club, 1952;business manager, Detroit Minor League System, 1953;assistant farm director, Detroit Baseball Club, 1954-1956;vice president, farm director, Detroit Baseball Club, 1957-1961;vice president, general manager, Detroit Baseball Club, 1962-1965;executive vice president, general manager, Detroit Tigers, 1965-1978;president, general manager, Detroit Tigers, 1978-1984;president, chief Executive officer, Detroit Tigers, 1984-1992;chairman, chief Executive officer, Detroit Tigers, 1990-1992;retired, 1992-1995.
Served with Air Corps United States Naval Reserve, 1943-1946. Member Ohio State University Varsity "O" Association, National Baseball Hall of Fame (board of directors), Detroit Athletic Club, Detroit Press Club, Detroit Golf Club, Lone Palm Golf Club, Delta Upsilon.
Married Helene G. Mulligan, January 16, 1954 (divorced July 1969).