Background
Fanning, William James was born on September 14, 1927 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Frank and Gladys Leona (Lighter) Fanning.
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William James Fanning
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Education
Bachelor of Arts physical education, Buena Vista College, 1951; Master in Physical Education, University of Illinois, 1961.
Career
Professional baseball player, Chicago Cubs, 1954, 56, 57;
player, manager, Tulsa Oilers, Texas League, 1958;
player, manager, Dallas Rangers, American Association, 1959-1960;
player, manager, Venezuela
player, manager, Eau Claire Braves, Wisconsin, 1961-1962;
special assignment scout, Milwaukee Braves, 1963-1964;
assistant general manager, Milwaukee Braves, 1964-1966;
assistant general manager, farm and scouting director, Atlanta Braves, 1966-1967;
1st director, Major League Scouting Bureau, 1967-1968;
general manager, Montreal Expos., 1968-1973;
vice president, general manager, Montreal Expos., 1973-1977;
vice president player development, Montreal Expos., 1977-1981;
field manager, Montreal Expos., 1981-1984;
vice president player development and scouting, Montreal Expos., 1982-1986;
special consultant baseball operations, Montreal Expos., since 1989;
radio and television broadcaster, 1987-1988. Special consultant baseball operations, 1989-1992. Major league scout Colorado Rockies, since 1993.
Radio baseball show CJAD, Montreal.
Achievements
Membership
Served with United States Army, 1945-1947.
Connections
Education
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November 30, 1950
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November 30, 1960
Career
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November 30, 1953 - November 30, 1999
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November 30, 1958 - November 30, 1959
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November 30, 1960 - November 30, 1961
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November 30, 1965 - November 30, 1966
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November 30, 1965 - November 30, 1966
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November 30, 1967 - November 30, 1999
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November 30, 1986 - November 30, 1987
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November 30, 1999 - November 30, 1999
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November 30, 1999 - November 30, 1999
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November 30, 1999 - November 30, 1999
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November 30, 1999 - November 30, 1999
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November 30, 1999 - November 30, 1999
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November 30, 1999 - November 30, 1999
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November 30, 1999 - November 30, 1999
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November 30, 1999 - November 30, 1999
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November 30, 1999 - November 30, 1999
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November 30, 1999 - November 30, 1999
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November 30, 1999 - November 30, 1999
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November 30, 1999 - November 30, 1999
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