Chub Feeney

Chub Feeney enjoys a dinner with Willie Mays
Birthdate 08/31/1921
Death Date 01/10/1994
Debut Year 1946
Year of Induction
Teams Giants, National League, Padres
Positions Executive, League President

Charles Stoneham “Chub” Feeney was the grandson of New York Giants owner Charles Stoneham. Feeney was National League President from 1970-1986.

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Chub Feeney spent from 1946-1969 in the Giants front office then ascended to the AL presidency

Chub Feeney spent from 1946-1969 in the Giants front office then ascended to the AL presidency

Charles Stoneham bought the Giants for $1 million in 1919 and owned the club until he died in 1938. His son Horace Stoneham assumed the reigns upon Charles death and owned the club until 1976. The elder Stoneham’s grandson, Charles “Chub” Feeney was intimately involved with the Gia
Chub Feeney spent 40+ years as a Major League executive; 17 as National League president

Chub Feeney spent 40+ years as a Major League executive; 17 as National League president

After a successful run of three NL pennants and a World Champ in the Giants front office, Chub Feeney took over as president of the National League. For the next 17 years Feeney faithfully served the National League. As the NL chief, Feeney signed player correspondence including contracts. In this c
Signature pages of contracts offer collectors examples of multiple autographs

Signature pages of contracts offer collectors examples of multiple autographs

Contracts provide an outstanding way for collectors to gain signatures. On this page, the autographs of three men can be found. Dodger pitcher Joe Moeller has signed the document. This was the final big league contract of Moeller’s career. After retiring as a player, Moeller remained in the ga
Feeney's National League dominated the AL in All Star competition

Feeney's National League dominated the AL in All Star competition

Back before interleague play, players and executives took great pride in their individual leagues. The NL, formed in 1876 was called the “Senior Circuit”. For decades the Junior Circuit American League felt it was in the shadow of it’s older brother, the NL. During Chub Feeney̵
1973 was a celebration of the 40th anniversary of MLB's first All Star Game in 1933

1973 was a celebration of the 40th anniversary of MLB's first All Star Game in 1933

Major League Baseball’s first All Star Game was played in 1933. Played on July 6 at Comiskey Park, it was part of the 1933 Chicago’s centennial celebration during the World’s Fair. Babe Ruth hit the game’s first home run in the third inning. Twenty of the 36 players on the ro
In this letter NL president Chub Feeney congratulates 1975 All Star co-MVP Bill Madlock

In this letter NL president Chub Feeney congratulates 1975 All Star co-MVP Bill Madlock

This letter dated July 18, 1975 is written by Chub Feeney to Bill Madlock. In his role of National League president Feeney congratulates Madlock on his performance in the All Star Game. In the 9th inning of the contest Madlock came up with the bases loaded in a 3-3 tie. His two-run single gave the N
The 1st AL pass for 1979 was issued to NL president Chub Feeney and Party

The 1st AL pass for 1979 was issued to NL president Chub Feeney and Party

When there was such a position as league president one of their duties was to award season passes to the game’s dignitaries. When Lee MacPhail was the American League president in 1979, the first person to whom he awarded a season pass was his National League counterpart Chub Feeney. That pass
Chub Feeney also received the National League's first pass for '79 - he issued it to himself

Chub Feeney also received the National League's first pass for '79 - he issued it to himself

An outstanding companion piece to the American League pass above is this National League pass from the same season. Not only did Chub Feeney receive the first AL pass issued in 1979, he also made certain that the first NL pass was likewise issued to himself. With both passes, Feeney could attend any Major League game in ’79. Like
Chub Feeney, daughter Kate & uncle Horace Stoneham received the William J. Slocum Award

Chub Feeney, daughter Kate & uncle Horace Stoneham received the William J. Slocum Award

The New York chapter of the Baseball Writers Association of America created the William J. Slocum Award in 1930. It recognizes those with a long and meritorious service to baseball. Since its inception, the award has been bestowed upon some of the greatest players and most influential people in the
Chub Feeney's facsimile signature appears on lifetime passes by virtue of his NL presidency

Chub Feeney's facsimile signature appears on lifetime passes by virtue of his NL presidency

Shown here is Bill Madlock‘s lifetime pass to a regular-season big league games. Notice the facsimile signature of National League president Chub Feeney in the bottom right corner of the image. When Madlock reached ten years of service time he earned this pass to free baseball. The signature o
As National League President, Chub Feeney congratulated many NL players; here's a telegram to Pete Rose

As National League President, Chub Feeney congratulated many NL players; here's a telegram to Pete Rose

The Reds brought Pete Rose home from Montreal in a trade on August 17, 1984. Cincinnati immediately install Rose as the team’s player/manager. Rose penciled himself in the lineup as he worked to surpass Ty Cobb’s record for career hits. Once the Reds acquired Rose, congratulatory corresp

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The William J. Slocum Award is one of MLB’s most prestigious honors

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William J. Slocum Award

The oldest professional sport in the United States, baseball remains America’s National Pastime to this day. The game’s current leagues were flourishing soon after the end of the 1800s. Every city with a team had multiple newspapers reporting their games. Sportswriters worked from stadium press boxes describing their team’s contests in great detail. The widespread news coverage helped grow the game.
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Lifetime passes were the brainchild of NL President Ford Frick; here’s a pictorial history

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Lifetime pass

A newspaper man turned league publicist turned league president came up with a brilliant idea in 1934 — reward longtime National League players with a lifetime pass to all NL games. Senior Circuit owners approved Ford Frick’s proposal at the league meeting in December of ’34. A few months later, Frick sent out ornately decorated paper Lifetime Passes to the NL’s greatest players. He even sent one to Babe Ruth who appeared in all of 28 games for the Boston Braves in 1935. A 21-year veteran of the American League, the Babe was grateful if not surprised when he remarked, “At least the National League has a heart”. An image of the original paper pass presented to Hall of Fame outfielder Sliding Billy Hamilton can be seen below. A similar pass curiously issued to Stan Coveleski, a lifetime American Leaguer is also shown. Perhaps shamed by Ruth’s remarks, the American League joined forces in 1936 to issue a pass to all Major League contests. Players with twenty or more years of service received a solid gold pass. Seventeen men qualified for the true “golden ticket” — Ruth, Fred Clarke, Ty Cobb, Eddie Collins, Bill Dahlen, Harry Davis, Red Faber, Walter Johnson, […]

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