George Chauncey (executive)

George Chauncey
George Chauncey
Born	April 17, 1847; Brooklyn, New York
Died	April 16, 1926 (aged 78); Brooklyn, New York
Occupations	Executive in banking and real estate; Owner of Brooklyn Ward's Wonders (PL) (1890); Part-owner of the Brooklyn Grooms (NL) (1891–1896);
Spouse	Adelaide Chauncey née Sheldon
Children	3

George Washington Chauncey (April 17, 1847 – April 16, 1926) was an American business executive in banking and real estate. He was also an owner in professional baseball, owning a franchise during the only season of the Players' League, 1890, and being an early part-owner of the team that would become the Brooklyn Dodgers, during 1891–1896.

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