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Walter's father was Edwin Joseph O'Malley (1883-1955) who was working as a dry goods salesman in the [[Bronx]] in 1903, but would later become the Water Commisioner of [[New York City]]. Walter's mother was Alma Feltner (1882-1940). |
Walter's father was Edwin Joseph O'Malley (1883-1955) who was working as a dry goods salesman in the [[Bronx]] in 1903, but would later become the Water Commisioner of [[New York City]]. Walter's mother was Alma Feltner (1882-1940). |
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On [[September 5]], [[1931]] Walter married [[Kay Hanson|Katherine (Kay) Elizabeth Hanson]] (1907-1979) at Saint Malachy's Church in [[Manhattan]]. He had dated Kay since high school. |
On [[September 5]], [[1931]] Walter married [[Kay Hanson|Katherine (Kay) Elizabeth Hanson]] (1907-1979) at Saint Malachy's Church in [[Manhattan]]. He had dated Kay since high school. Together they had the following children: Theresa O'Malley (1933- ); and [[Peter O'Malley]] (1937- ). |
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In [[1941]] Walter was appointed the attorney for the Brooklyn Dodgers and he became the president and chief stockholder on [[October 26]], [[1950]]. In [[1957]] he moved the Dodgers to [[Los Angeles]] after he met resistance in replacing the aging [[Ebbets Field]] stadium. He bought a property in Chavez Ravine and built a 56,000 capacity stadium for $12 million. His Los Angeles Dodgers won the [[World Series]] in [[1959]], [[1963]], and [[1965]]. |
In [[1941]] Walter was appointed the attorney for the Brooklyn Dodgers and he became the president and chief stockholder on [[October 26]], [[1950]]. In [[1957]] he moved the Dodgers to [[Los Angeles]] after he met resistance in replacing the aging [[Ebbets Field]] stadium. He bought a property in Chavez Ravine and built a 56,000 capacity stadium for $12 million. His Los Angeles Dodgers won the [[World Series]] in [[1959]], [[1963]], and [[1965]]. |
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On [[March 17]], [[1970]], Walter turned over the presidency of the team to his son, |
On [[March 17]], [[1970]], Walter turned over the presidency of the team to his son, Peter O'Malley. |
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Walter was diagnosed with [[cancer]] and sought treatment at the [[Mayo Clinic]] and on [[July 12]], [[1979]], less than a month before his own death, his wife, Kay died. He died of congestive heart failure on [[August 9]], [[1979]] and was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery in [[Culver City, California]]. His obituary appeared in the [[New York Times]] on [[August 10]], [[1979]]. |
Walter was diagnosed with [[cancer]] and sought treatment at the [[Mayo Clinic]] and on [[July 12]], [[1979]], less than a month before his own death, his wife, Kay died. He died of congestive heart failure on [[August 9]], [[1979]] and was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery in [[Culver City, California]]. His obituary appeared in the [[New York Times]] on [[August 10]], [[1979]]. |
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Revision as of 01:18, 28 December 2004
Walter Francis O'Malley (October 9, 1903 - August 9, 1979) was owner of the Brooklyn/Los Angeles Dodgers from 1950 to 1979.
Walter's father was Edwin Joseph O'Malley (1883-1955) who was working as a dry goods salesman in the Bronx in 1903, but would later become the Water Commisioner of New York City. Walter's mother was Alma Feltner (1882-1940).
On September 5, 1931 Walter married Katherine (Kay) Elizabeth Hanson (1907-1979) at Saint Malachy's Church in Manhattan. He had dated Kay since high school. Together they had the following children: Theresa O'Malley (1933- ); and Peter O'Malley (1937- ).
In 1941 Walter was appointed the attorney for the Brooklyn Dodgers and he became the president and chief stockholder on October 26, 1950. In 1957 he moved the Dodgers to Los Angeles after he met resistance in replacing the aging Ebbets Field stadium. He bought a property in Chavez Ravine and built a 56,000 capacity stadium for $12 million. His Los Angeles Dodgers won the World Series in 1959, 1963, and 1965.
On March 17, 1970, Walter turned over the presidency of the team to his son, Peter O'Malley.
Walter was diagnosed with cancer and sought treatment at the Mayo Clinic and on July 12, 1979, less than a month before his own death, his wife, Kay died. He died of congestive heart failure on August 9, 1979 and was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery in Culver City, California. His obituary appeared in the New York Times on August 10, 1979.