Background
Cronin, Joseph Edward was born on October 12, 1906 in San Francisco, California, United States. Son of Jeremiah and Mary (Carolin) Cronin.
Cronin, Joseph Edward was born on October 12, 1906 in San Francisco, California, United States. Son of Jeremiah and Mary (Carolin) Cronin.
Graduated from the high school, San Francisco.
Professional baseball player, American League, 1928-1945; manager, Washington Senators, 1933-1934; manager, Boston Red Sox, 1935-1947; general manager, Boston Red Sox, 1948-1958; president, American League Professional Baseball Clubs, 1958-1973; chairman, American League Professional Baseball Clubs, from 1973.
Co-founder, director MAss. Committee Catholics, Protestants and Jews. Member Variety Club (recipient Great Heart award for work in Jimmy Fund, Boston), Knights of Malta.
Married Mildred June Robertson, September 1934. Children: Thomas, Michael, Kevin, Maureen.