Background
Alderson, Sandy was born on November 22, 1947 in Seattle, Washington, United States. Son of John Lester and Gwenny (Parry) Alderson.
professional sports team executive
Alderson, Sandy was born on November 22, 1947 in Seattle, Washington, United States. Son of John Lester and Gwenny (Parry) Alderson.
Bachelor, Dartmouth College, 1969. Juris Doctor, Harvard University, 1976.
Associate Farella, Braun & Martel, San Francisco, 1976-1981. General counsel Oakland Athletics, 1981-1983, vice president baseball operations, 1983-1993, president, general manager, 1993—1995, 1997—1998. Executive vice president, baseball operations Major League Baseball, 1998—2005.
Chief Executive Officer San Diego Padres, 2005—2009. General manager New York Mets, since 2010. 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.