Major League Baseball Executive. He played a significant role in the Minnesota Twins' capturing of the World Series title in 1987 and 1991. He began his lengthy association with baseball during the late-1940s, with the Washington Senators' organization as general manager of their Minor League affiliate, before serving in public relations and advancing to traveling secretary following the franchise's relocation to Minnesota in 1961. After Calvin Griffith relinquished his ownership of the Twins in 1984, Fox assumed the role of team president and was a key factor in putting in place the personnel whom would lead the organization to two world championships. Among the moves during his tenure (1985 to 1986) include the hiring of manager Tom Kelly and the acquisition of Hall of Fame pitcher Bert Blyleven.
Major League Baseball Executive. He played a significant role in the Minnesota Twins' capturing of the World Series title in 1987 and 1991. He began his lengthy association with baseball during the late-1940s, with the Washington Senators' organization as general manager of their Minor League affiliate, before serving in public relations and advancing to traveling secretary following the franchise's relocation to Minnesota in 1961. After Calvin Griffith relinquished his ownership of the Twins in 1984, Fox assumed the role of team president and was a key factor in putting in place the personnel whom would lead the organization to two world championships. Among the moves during his tenure (1985 to 1986) include the hiring of manager Tom Kelly and the acquisition of Hall of Fame pitcher Bert Blyleven.
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