Background
Macphail, Leland Stanford was born on February 3, 1890 in Cass City, Michigan, United States. Son of Curtis W. and Katherine (McMurtrie) MacP.
Macphail, Leland Stanford was born on February 3, 1890 in Cass City, Michigan, United States. Son of Curtis W. and Katherine (McMurtrie) MacP.
Student Beloit College, University of Michigan. Bachelor of Laws, George Washington University, 1910.
Duncan. Admitted to District of Columbia Bar, 1910, Illinois bar, 1911, Michigan bar, 1911. Partner Fowler, McDonald & MacPhail, Chicago, 1910-1915. President Columbus (O.) Baseball Club, 1930-1932, Cincinnati Reds, 1933-1937, Brooklyn Dodgers, 1938-1942, New York Yankees, 1945-1948.
Partner MacPhail Investment Company, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 1933-1945.
President Harford Company, Glenangus Farms, Incorporated., 1948-1974, Atlantic Charter Corporation, 1964-1974, Traffic Control Materials & Machines Corporation.
Served to captain United States Army, World War I. Member Beta Theta Pi, Phi Delta Phi. Founder night baseball, baseball pension plan.
Married Inez Thompson, October 19, 1910. Married second, Jean Wanamaker, May 16, 1945. Children: Marian (Mistress Walsh McDermott), Leland Stanford, William C.