J. Cal Ewing
James Calvin Ewing (born 1867 in Suisun, California- died January 19, 1937) was founder and president of the Pacific Coast League 1907-1909 and owner of the San Francisco Seals and Oakland Oaks.[1]
Ewing co-founded the Pacific Coast League in 1903 with Henry Harris (then co-owner of the Seals). In the aftermath of the 1906 San Francisco earthquake, Ewing used his own money to sustain the league. He was League President 1907-1909.
He owned the Oaks until 1929 until forced to sell, as a result of ill health.
He financed the construction of Ewing Field, which bore his name.[2]
In addition, Ewing is a member of the Pacific Coast League Hall of Fame.
Notes
- Baseball Reference Retrieved 12 May 2015
- MacFarlane, Angus. "Ewing Field". FoundSF. Retrieved 16 March 2016.
Sources
- Baseball Reference Retrieved 12 May 2015
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