David Montgomery (baseball)

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David Montgomery
Born(1946-06-26)June 26, 1946
DiedMay 8, 2019(2019-05-08) (aged 72)
NationalityAmerican
OccupationBaseball executive
Known forPresident and CEO of the Philadelphia Phillies

David P. Montgomery (June 26, 1946 – May 8, 2019) was an American baseball executive. During his career, he held many roles at the Philadelphia Phillies. Montgomery and Bill Giles bought the Phillies for USD$30m in 1984. He was the chairman, minority-owner and president of the Major League Baseball (MLB) team. He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Montgomery died of cancer on May 8, 2019, at the age of 72.[1]

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  1. "Phillies chairman David Montgomery passes away". Major League Baseball. May 8, 2019. Retrieved May 8, 2019.