Background
Alderson, Richard Lynn was born on November 22, 1947 in Seattle, Washington, United States. Son of John Lester and Gwenny (Parry) Alderson.
professional baseball team executive
Alderson, Richard Lynn was born on November 22, 1947 in Seattle, Washington, United States. Son of John Lester and Gwenny (Parry) Alderson.
Bachelor of Arts, Dartmouth College, 1969; Juris Doctor, Harvard University, 1976.
Association, Farella, Braun & Martel, San Francisco, 1976-1981; general counsel, Oakland Athletics, California, 1981-1983; vice president baseball operations, Oakland Athletics, California, 1983-1993; president, general manager, Oakland Athletics, California, since 1993. Director Major League Scouting Bureau, Newport Beach, California.
Served to Lieutenant United States Marine Corps, 1969-1973, Vietnam.
Married Linda Lee Huff, December 20, 1969. Children: Catrin Gwennan, Bryn Garreth.