Sports Team Owner. From 1943 until 1972, he was the proprietor of the Philadelphia Phillies. Born Robert Ruliph Morgan Carpenter, II, into the wealthy Du Pont family, (on his mother's side), who founded one of the largest chemical companies in the world after settling in Delaware. He had played collegiate football at Duke University and following his family's purchasing of the Phillies, Bob assumed the position as team president after his service with the Unites States Army during World War II. Former pitcher Herb Pennock was named general manager in 1943 and following his death in 1948, Carpenter took over that capacity as well until 1953. During his period as general manager, the team rose from 6th place in the league in 1948 to 3rd place in 1949 and this accomplishment earned Carpenter the Sporting News Executive of the Year honors. In 1950, the team dubbed the "Whiz-Kids" which included Richie Ashburn, Robin Roberts and Del Ennis captured the franchise's first National League Pennant in 35 years. One of his last accomplishments as owner was the relocation of the teams home ballpark from Connie Mack Stadium to Veterans Stadium in 1971. In 1972, Carpenter's son Ruly took the reigns as team owner. The Phillies remained in the possession of the Carpenter family until they were sold in 1981. They experienced their first world championship in 1980. Bob Carpenter died from cancer in his native Delaware. He is an inductee of the Delaware Sports Hall of Fame.
Sports Team Owner. From 1943 until 1972, he was the proprietor of the Philadelphia Phillies. Born Robert Ruliph Morgan Carpenter, II, into the wealthy Du Pont family, (on his mother's side), who founded one of the largest chemical companies in the world after settling in Delaware. He had played collegiate football at Duke University and following his family's purchasing of the Phillies, Bob assumed the position as team president after his service with the Unites States Army during World War II. Former pitcher Herb Pennock was named general manager in 1943 and following his death in 1948, Carpenter took over that capacity as well until 1953. During his period as general manager, the team rose from 6th place in the league in 1948 to 3rd place in 1949 and this accomplishment earned Carpenter the Sporting News Executive of the Year honors. In 1950, the team dubbed the "Whiz-Kids" which included Richie Ashburn, Robin Roberts and Del Ennis captured the franchise's first National League Pennant in 35 years. One of his last accomplishments as owner was the relocation of the teams home ballpark from Connie Mack Stadium to Veterans Stadium in 1971. In 1972, Carpenter's son Ruly took the reigns as team owner. The Phillies remained in the possession of the Carpenter family until they were sold in 1981. They experienced their first world championship in 1980. Bob Carpenter died from cancer in his native Delaware. He is an inductee of the Delaware Sports Hall of Fame.
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