Background
Sr., John Joseph McHale, was born on September 21, 1921 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Son of John Michael and Catherine M. (Kelly) McH.
professional sports team executive
Sr., John Joseph McHale, was born on September 21, 1921 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Son of John Michael and Catherine M. (Kelly) McH.
AB cum laude, University Notre Dame, 1947.
Professional baseball player Detroit Tigers, 1941-1942, 45-47, assistant farm director minor league clubs, 1948, assistant farm director, 1948-1953, director minor league clubs, 1954-1955, director player personnel, 1956-1957, general manager, 1957-1958. Vice president, general manager Milwaukee Braves (became Atlanta Braves in 1966), 1957-1961, president, general manager, 1961-1967. Deputy commissioner MLB, New York City, 1967—1969.
President, general manager Montreal Expos, 1968-1987. Director Perini Corporation. Served in United States Navy.
Retired trustee emeritus Intracoastal Hospital Corporation, West Palm Beach, Florida, 1986—2008. Director emeritus Schwartz Investment Trust Ave Maria Fund, 2001—2008. Board directors National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum.
Member advisory board Hospice of Treasure Coast, Florida. Board regents Ave Maria University, 2007. Member advisory board First Bank and Trust, Indiantown, Florida, 2007—2008.
Member National Monogram Club (University Notre Dame), Association Retired Ball Players American (president, director), Harbour Ridge Club.
Married Patricia Anne Cameron, February 15, 1947 (deceased). Children: Patricia Cameron II, John Joseph, Junior, Kevin K., Anne F., Brian F., Mary M.